The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has extended its congratulations to Syria on the first anniversary of Liberation Day, which Syrians mark today as the first annual commemoration of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
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Official celebrations are scheduled to take place in Umayyad Square in the capital, Damascus, which has already filled with jubilant crowds in anticipation of December 8. Festivities are also planned in various other parts of the country.
Assad fled Syria for Russia a year ago after opposition forces led by current President Ahmad Al-Sharaa gained control of Damascus and toppled him following a war that lasted more than 13 years, sparked by an uprising against his rule.
Celebrations have already been underway in several areas of Syria for days. Thousands filled the streets of Hama on Friday, waving the new Syrian flag to commemorate the day when Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham seized control of the city during its rapid advance toward Damascus.
