Afghanistan, Dec. 9 -- Syria marked the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall with celebrations in Damascus, as the Shara government seeks unity, stability, and international recognition amid ongoing challenges.
Syrians on Monday, December 8, commemorated the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall with celebrations in Damascus' Umayyad Square. The government announced that military parades would also take place in other major cities.
Acting President Ahmad Shara, formerly a commander under Al-Qaeda and now Syria's leader, attended the ceremony at the Umayyad Mosque. He unveiled a gift from Saudi Arabia, a piece of the Kaaba's cloth, and addressed the crowd from the pulpit in military uniform, emphasizing Syria's unity and pledg...