Across the governorate, schools have been repaired and reopened, giving more children the opportunity to continue their education in safer and more suitable learning environments. Yet for many families, returning to school remains far from simple. Rising living costs, widespread poverty and continued insecurity in some areas are placing enormous pressure on households and making education increasingly difficult to afford.

Rebuilding Schools and Restoring Access to Education

Efforts to restore Aleppo’s educational infrastructure are continuing after years of conflict damaged or destroyed thousands of schools.

Official figures show encouraging progress:

• 134 newly rehabilitated schools are expected to enter service as the new school year begins, providing places for more than 65,000 students.
• Across Aleppo Governorate, 610 schools have been restored and returned to operation out of 3,421 damaged schools.
• Nationwide, the Syrian Ministry of Education reports that 908 schools have recently been restored, with rehabilitation work continuing at a further 1,017 schools.

Each reopened school represents an important step toward restoring access to education and rebuilding a sense of stability for children and their communities.

Rising Costs Are Keeping Education Out of Reach

Rebuilding classrooms, however, is only part of the challenge.

For many families, the cost of preparing a child for school has become increasingly difficult to meet. Backpacks, stationery, uniforms and other basic supplies can consume a significant share of household income, particularly for families with several school-age children.

Parents are often forced to reuse old supplies, share items between siblings or go without essentials altogether. For households already struggling to afford food, housing and transportation, even relatively basic school expenses can become a serious burden.

Economic hardship is also contributing to school dropout and child labour. UNICEF estimates that around 2.4 million children in Syria remain out of school. In Aleppo and surrounding areas, some children are leaving education to work and contribute to their family’s income.

For these children, poverty does not simply make school more difficult. It can determine whether attending school is possible at all.

Insecurity and Transportation Remain Additional Barriers

Families living in rural areas and on the outskirts of Aleppo face further challenges.

Continued instability in some locations, combined with limited and unreliable transportation, can make the journey to school difficult or unsafe. Long distances and transportation costs can also discourage regular attendance, particularly for families already facing financial hardship.

These pressures place children in more vulnerable communities at greater risk of falling behind or leaving school altogether.

More Than Rebuilding Classrooms

The reopening of schools across Aleppo is an encouraging sign of recovery. For children returning to their classrooms, it offers the chance to learn, reconnect with friends and regain some of the routine that conflict and displacement have taken away.

But restoring buildings alone cannot secure a child’s education.

Families also need the resources to afford school supplies, safe transportation and the everyday costs that allow their children to remain in education. Children need safe communities and consistent access to learning.

As another school year begins, the challenge is not simply to bring children back into classrooms, but to make sure they have the support they need to stay there, learn and build a more hopeful future.

Aleppo’s historic mosques are among the most distinctive features of the city’s architectural heritage. Shaped over centuries by Umayyad, Seljuk, Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman traditions, they reflect the skill of generations of local builders and craftspeople.

Constructed largely from the yellow and grey limestone characteristic of Aleppo, these buildings combine practical design with remarkable stone craftsmanship. Their courtyards, arches, minarets, domes and carved decoration are closely woven into the fabric of the Old City and tell the story of Aleppo’s long cultural and religious history.

Courtyards at the Heart of the Mosque

A defining feature of many historic Aleppine mosques is the central courtyard, or sahn. Surrounded by covered porticoes known as riwaqs, these open spaces provide light, air and a sense of calm within the dense streets of the Old City.

Many courtyards also contain a stone fountain used for ablution before prayer. The transition from Aleppo’s narrow streets and covered souks into a bright, open courtyard creates a striking contrast, offering visitors and worshippers a place of quiet within the surrounding city.

The design also responds naturally to Aleppo’s climate, providing shaded areas during hot weather while allowing air to circulate through the complex.

A Tradition of Stone Craftsmanship

Stonework is one of the most recognizable elements of Aleppo’s historic architecture. Builders developed decorative techniques that gave mosques, madrasas and other religious buildings their distinctive character.

Notable features include:

• Ablaq stonework: Alternating bands of light and dark stone used around entrances, arches, windows and façades, creating strong geometric patterns.
• Muqarnas decoration: Intricate, layered stone carving often found above monumental entrances, beneath domes and around important interior features.
• Calligraphic inscriptions: Arabic inscriptions carved into stone, often recording religious texts, the names of patrons or information about the construction and restoration of a building.

Together, these details demonstrate the close relationship between architecture, craftsmanship and faith in Aleppo’s historic built environment.

Minarets and Domes Across the Skyline

For centuries, minarets and domes formed an important part of Aleppo’s skyline.

One of the city’s best-known examples was the square minaret of the Great Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo, completed in the late 11th century. Decorated with carved inscriptions, arches and geometric bands, it became one of the most recognizable monuments of the Old City before its destruction during the conflict in 2013.

Later Ottoman-era mosques introduced another architectural form to Aleppo. Buildings such as Al-Adiliyya and Al-Khusruwiyya incorporated large central domes associated with Ottoman mosque design while continuing to use local stone and Aleppine construction traditions.

These buildings show how architectural influences from different periods were adapted to the materials, skills and character of the city.

Architecture Designed for Aleppo’s Climate

The construction of Aleppo’s mosques was not only about appearance. Their architecture also responded to the practical needs of everyday life.

Thick stone walls help regulate interior temperatures, providing protection from the intense summer heat while retaining warmth during colder months. Shaded courtyards, covered passageways and carefully positioned openings also help create more comfortable interior spaces.

The durability of local stone has allowed many historic structures to survive for centuries, despite periods of conflict, neglect and environmental exposure.

Preserving a Shared Heritage

Aleppo’s historic mosques are more than places of worship. They are part of the city’s collective memory and an important record of the people who built, used and cared for them across generations.

Their architecture reflects centuries of artistic exchange, skilled craftsmanship and adaptation to local life. Protecting and restoring these buildings helps preserve not only Aleppo’s physical heritage, but also the history and identity of the communities connected to them.

As the city continues to recover from years of conflict, safeguarding this architectural heritage remains an important part of preserving Aleppo’s story for future generations.

Years of war and economic hardship have changed the city dramatically. Jobs are difficult to find, education does not always lead to employment, and many families are struggling with the rising cost of everyday life. Young people who have spent years earning university degrees may find themselves working in jobs that have little connection to what they studied.

For some, leaving Syria can seem like the only option. But migration is expensive, uncertain, and often dangerous. Others choose to stay and try to create opportunities for themselves, even when the odds are against them.

And they are creating them.

Across Aleppo, young people are starting small businesses, learning digital skills, working in design and technology, making art, and finding new ways to earn a living. These projects may begin with very little – a laptop, a small workshop, a new skill, or an idea shared between friends – but they can make a real difference.

What Kind of Support Makes a Difference?

Local and international organizations can play an important role by giving young people access to things that are otherwise difficult to find.

Vocational training is one example. Courses in coding, graphic design, languages, technical trades, and other practical skills can give young people more options when they enter the job market.

Support for small businesses can also go a long way. A young person may already have a good idea but lack the money, equipment, training, or guidance needed to get started. Small grants, mentoring, and business training can help turn an idea into a source of income.

There is also a need for greater connection with the outside world. Years of conflict have left many young Syrians isolated from educational, professional, and cultural opportunities elsewhere. Exchange programs, online learning, partnerships, and international networks can give young people the chance to learn from others and share their own ideas.

Young People Need More Than Emergency Aid

Emergency assistance remains essential in Syria. Families still need food, healthcare, shelter, and other basic support.

But young people are also thinking about what comes next.

They want to work. They want to learn. They want to build careers, start businesses, support their families, and have some control over the direction of their lives.

That is why support for young people cannot stop at meeting immediate needs.

A training course may lead to a first job. A small grant may allow someone to open a workshop or launch a business. Access to a computer or reliable internet may make it possible to work with clients outside Aleppo. A community space may give young people somewhere to meet, learn, create, and exchange ideas.

None of these things will solve Syria’s challenges on their own. But they can give individual young people a real opportunity to move forward.

Looking Ahead

Aleppo’s young people have grown up through circumstances that few should ever have to experience. Many have seen their education interrupted, their communities changed, and their plans for the future put on hold.

Still, they continue to make plans.

They study. They work. They start businesses. They create. They look for opportunities wherever they can find them.

Supporting them means listening to what they actually need and giving them the tools to act on their own ideas.

Rebuilding Aleppo is not only about repairing roads, homes, and buildings. It is also about making sure the city’s young people have a reason to believe they can build a life there.

Their ambitions are still there.

The question is whether they will have the opportunity to pursue them.

With the new Syrian People’s Assembly beginning its first sessions in July, Syria now has its first legislative body since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. Its creation is more than a procedural step in the transition. It is an early test of whether Syria can move away from one-man rule and build a political system where institutions actually matter.

The expectations are enormous.

After years of war, repression, displacement, and political division, Syrians are not simply looking for another parliament with new faces. They are waiting to see whether this Assembly can become a real center of political debate, accountability, and lawmaking—and whether it can help shape the foundations of the country that comes next.

Who Sits in the New Parliament?

Under the Transitional Constitutional Declaration, the new People’s Assembly has 210 seats. The selection process was designed to represent Syria’s different regions and communities, with seats distributed largely according to population.

Aleppo, the country’s most populous governorate, received the largest share with 46 representatives, while the remaining seats were divided among Syria’s other governorates.

The Assembly’s mandate is set at 30 months and can be renewed. That limited term reflects the unusual nature of the current moment. This is not meant to be Syria’s final political system. It is a transitional parliament operating while the country attempts to rebuild its institutions and prepare for broader national elections.

But even as a temporary body, the decisions it makes could have long-term consequences.

More Than Just Passing Laws

The new parliament is entering office with responsibilities that go far beyond ordinary legislative work. In many ways, it is being asked to help design the political rules of a new Syria.

One of its most important tasks will be contributing to the creation of a permanent constitution. A specialized committee is expected to work on a constitutional draft that could eventually be presented to Syrians in a national referendum.

That process will not be simple. Questions about political rights, the balance of power, minority protections, the role of religion, and the structure of the state have divided Syrians for years. Writing a constitution will mean confronting those disagreements rather than avoiding them.

The parliament will also have the power to review existing laws and decrees inherited from previous governments. Some may be amended. Others may disappear entirely. In a country where laws were often used as tools of political control, this legal review could become one of the most significant parts of the transition.

Perhaps the biggest change, however, is the parliament’s promised oversight role.

The new Assembly is expected to question ministers, hold hearings, approve the national budget, ratify international agreements, and exercise broader supervision over the executive branch. On paper, these powers could make it far more influential than the parliaments Syrians knew under the previous government.

The real question is whether those powers will actually be used.

The Hard Part Starts Now

Creating a parliament is easy compared with creating a parliament that people trust.

The new People’s Assembly will have to prove that it is not simply a new version of an old system. Its members will be judged not by speeches or ceremonies, but by whether they are willing to challenge government decisions, debate openly, and respond to the concerns of ordinary Syrians.

And those concerns are urgent.

Millions of Syrians remain displaced. Large parts of the country need reconstruction. Families continue to demand answers about missing relatives and past abuses. The economy remains under enormous pressure, while questions of justice, reconciliation, security, and refugee returns remain unresolved.

These are not problems that parliament can solve alone. But the laws it passes—and the political battles it chooses to fight—will help determine how seriously the new state takes them.

For many Syrians, the new parliament represents both hope and uncertainty. It could become a place where different political voices finally compete through debate rather than force. Or it could fall into the same pattern as the institutions that came before it: powerful in name, but weak in practice.

That is why the opening of the new People’s Assembly matters.

The real story is not that Syria has a new parliament. The real story is whether this parliament will actually be allowed to govern, question, disagree, and shape the future.

That answer will tell Syrians far more about the direction of the country than any official declaration ever could.

​Tragically, ever since the departure of his life companion and wife, the clouds of Alzheimer’s began to creep into his mind, casting a shadow over his life. Grief had weighed heavily upon him, to the point where it seemed he had aged ten years in a single year. The familiar twinkle in his eyes faded, and he forgot all the faces and names of the people around him… except for one face and one name.

​Whenever I watched him, I felt a lump in my throat; he sat there in complete stillness, as if waiting for her spirit to walk through the door. He was waiting for her to bring his morning coffee and bid him good morning with her warm smile, just as she had done for decades.

In Abu Shadi’s case, Alzheimer’s was not merely a cruel disease mercilessly stealing memories; it had transformed into a profound, unique form of loyalty. The illness wiped away every detail of the present and erased everyone else from his mind, leaving his heart and soul clinging only to her.

​What a feeling, swaying between the peak of beauty and the depths of cruelty! How profoundly painful yet magnificent it is at the same time, for the entire world to fall away from a person’s memory, leaving nothing to endure but the phantom of the one they truly loved.

​A few days ago, the curtain fell on this tale. Abu Shadi quietly passed away, leaving our noisy world to finally reunite with his beloved, bringing an end to his long wait. The kind neighbor is gone, but he left behind a magnificent love story in our neighborhood—a story we will never forget, whose ultimate symbol is an eternal loyalty that triumphed even over the loss of memory.

Its economy was built by people who knew how to work with their hands, repair what was broken, improve what already existed, and create something useful from very little. From small workshops tucked into busy neighborhoods to large industrial factories on the edge of the city, Aleppo’s industry has always carried the same spirit: skill, persistence, and pride in honest work.

Al-Arqub: Where Small Workshops Keep Industry Alive

Al-Arqub is one of Aleppo’s oldest and most important industrial areas. It is not a place of polished buildings or quiet streets. It is a place of movement, noise, metal, tools, and people who know their craft.

Here, small and medium-sized workshops form the backbone of the local economy. You find metalworking, machining, mechanics, light textiles, spare parts, plastics, and repair work of every kind. Many of these skills have been passed down from father to son, from master to apprentice, and from one generation of workers to the next.

What makes Al-Arqub special is not only what it produces, but how it produces it. The workshops are practical, flexible, and deeply connected to the needs of the local market. When a machine breaks, when a part is missing, when a factory needs a quick solution, Al-Arqub often has someone who can find a way.

In that sense, Al-Arqub is more than an industrial zone. It is a living workshop for the city itself.

Sheikh Najjar: Industry on a Larger Scale

As Aleppo’s industries grew, the city needed space for bigger factories, wider roads, and more organized production. That is where Sheikh Najjar Industrial City became important.

Located northeast of Aleppo, Sheikh Najjar was built for large-scale manufacturing and investment. Its wide avenues, industrial plots, and planned zones made it possible for factories to expand and produce at a much larger scale.

The city became home to some of Aleppo’s major industries, especially textiles, food production, engineering, and chemical manufacturing. For many businesses, Sheikh Najjar opened the door to larger markets, exports, and more employment opportunities.

While Al-Arqub reflects the hands-on workshop culture of Aleppo, Sheikh Najjar represents its ability to grow, organize, and compete beyond the local market.

One Industrial Story

Al-Arqub and Sheikh Najjar are different, but they are part of the same story.

One is built on small workshops, inherited skills, and quick problem-solving. The other is built on larger factories, modern infrastructure, and mass production. Together, they show the full strength of Aleppo’s industrial life.

This strength did not appear by chance. Aleppo’s history as a center of trade and production goes back thousands of years. The city was once a key stop on the Silk Road, known for textiles, soap, craftsmanship, and commerce. That history is still present today, not only in old markets and traditional crafts, but also in modern machines, factory floors, and the determination of workers who continue to rebuild.

For many people in Aleppo, industry is not just a job. It is part of who they are. It is the dignity of providing for a family, the pride of mastering a skill, and the hope that work can help a community stand again.

Supporting Aleppo’s industrial communities means supporting real people: workshop owners, technicians, factory workers, apprentices, families, and small business owners. It means helping preserve skills that have shaped the city for generations. And most importantly, it means standing with people who are still choosing to build, even after everything they have been through.

The Circassians originally came from the North Caucasus. After the end of the Russian-Circassian War in 1864, large numbers were forcibly displaced from their homeland and pushed toward the lands of the Ottoman Empire. Many families eventually settled in Syria, including in Aleppo Governorate.

In the Aleppo region, Circassians settled mainly in rural areas such as Khanasir, southeast of Aleppo, Manbij, and nearby villages. These places offered water, farmland, and space to rebuild their lives. Over time, they developed their communities, worked the land, and became known for their discipline, hospitality, and strong social bonds.

A major part of Circassian identity is Adyghe Khabze, the traditional moral code that guides behavior and social life. It emphasizes respect, dignity, hospitality, courage, modesty, and honoring elders. These values helped the Circassians preserve their identity while also building strong relationships with the wider Aleppian society.

The Circassians also contributed to agriculture and local development. They introduced practical tools and techniques, including horse- or ox-drawn wooden carts, improved plowing methods, and organized approaches to building and farming. Their role later expanded into many fields, with Circassians serving as military officers, doctors, engineers, teachers, and intellectuals.

Despite holding firmly to their language, customs, and traditions, Circassians integrated deeply into Syrian society. Their weddings, dances, music, and family customs remained important ways of keeping their heritage alive. Circassian folklore, especially dance, is known for its elegance and symbolism. Men’s movements often reflect courage and discipline, while women’s movements express grace, pride, and dignity. These dances are usually accompanied by traditional music, including the Pshine.

Traditional Circassian clothing is another powerful symbol of identity. The men’s costume, known as the Chokha or Cherkeska, is a long fitted coat designed for movement and horseback riding. Its most recognizable feature is the Ghazyr, small cylindrical holders across the chest once used for gunpowder cartridges. The outfit is completed with the Papakha wool hat, a decorated belt, and the traditional Kama dagger.

The women’s dress, known as the Saey, is elegant and modest. It is usually floor-length, fitted at the waist, and decorated with fine embroidery. Its long sleeves often include flowing extensions, giving the dress a graceful appearance. A silver belt and refined head covering complete the look, reflecting beauty, dignity, and status.

Circassians in Aleppo remain a living example of resilience. Their story carries the memory of exile, but also the strength of survival and belonging. By preserving their roots while contributing to the land that welcomed them, they became an inseparable part of Syria’s cultural history.

Despite the many challenges families in Aleppo continue to face, there have been several encouraging developments across the city in recent weeks. From improvements in basic services to new housing and community initiatives, small but meaningful steps are helping restore stability and hope.

Improved Electricity Supply

In early May 2026, residents across Aleppo began experiencing longer electricity supply hours after major maintenance work was completed at the Aleppo Thermal Power Plant. Authorities announced that the plant’s output increased to around 400 megawatts, helping ease pressure on the city’s struggling power network.

While electricity remains inconsistent and costly for many businesses and families, these improvements are already making daily life a little easier for thousands of people.

New “Zero Tent” Housing Initiative

Aleppo’s governor recently announced the launch of the “Zero Tent” Project, an initiative focused on helping families move out of temporary shelters and into safer, more stable housing.

The project is especially important for communities still recovering from the earthquake and years of conflict. Local officials also confirmed progress on reconstruction projects under the “Aleppo is the Best” campaign, with implementation expected to begin soon in several affected areas.

For many displaced families, access to secure housing represents more than shelter — it is a step toward rebuilding normal life.

Community Efforts to Support Vulnerable Families

Local organizations and institutions are also working to address growing social challenges in the city. Aleppo University, together with the Directorate of Social Affairs, recently hosted a workshop focused on the rise in street begging and how to better support vulnerable families.

Discussions centered on long-term solutions, including family assistance programs, community support, and stronger protections for children and those being exploited. These conversations reflect a broader effort to strengthen dignity, safety, and social wellbeing throughout the city.

Restoring Water and Sanitation Services

Access to clean water remains one of the most urgent needs for many communities in Aleppo. In partnership with organizations including UNICEF, rehabilitation work on water and sanitation systems has recently been completed in several urban and rural areas, including the village of Jibrin.

These projects are helping improve public health conditions and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases, particularly for children and vulnerable families. The work is part of wider humanitarian recovery efforts focused on restoring essential services and supporting long-term recovery.

The traditional Aleppine house, centered around the iconic Hosh (courtyard), transcends its identity as mere architecture. It is not simply a structure of stone and craftsmanship, but a living expression of a philosophy—one rooted in privacy, familial unity, and harmony with nature. Within the historic quarters of Aleppo, these homes were conceived as inward-looking sanctuaries, bridging the physical and the spiritual, and cultivating an atmosphere where the human spirit could quietly flourish.

The Inner Sanctuary

At the heart of the Aleppine house lies the principle of internal openness. In contrast to modern architectural trends that prioritize outward display, these homes deliberately withdraw from the street. Their external façades are modest and unadorned, presenting solid stone walls to the public realm. This deliberate simplicity preserves a clear boundary between the chaos of the outside world and the serenity within.

Entry is intentionally subtle—a narrow, bent corridor that shields the interior from direct view. Yet, upon passing through, the experience transforms dramatically. One emerges into the Hosh: an open-air courtyard that reveals the true soul of the house. Bathed in natural light and open to the sky, it becomes a private universe.

At its center, a marble fountain (Bahra) gently circulates water, its soft rhythm introducing a sense of calm continuity. Surrounding it, citrus trees, climbing vines, and fragrant jasmine cultivate a sensory landscape—visual, tactile, and aromatic. Beyond aesthetics, this arrangement serves a functional intelligence: it generates a natural microclimate, cooling the home during Aleppo’s intense summers while fostering a tranquil, meditative atmosphere.

Living with the Seasons

The Aleppine house is not static; it is adaptive, evolving with the rhythms of both climate and social life. Its spatial organization reflects a deep awareness of seasonal transitions.

The Liwan, a vaulted, three-sided hall open to the courtyard, functions as a dynamic threshold space. Elevated to capture airflow and shaded from direct sunlight, it becomes the heart of daily life during spring and autumn. Here, families gather, conversations unfold, and hospitality is extended with effortless grace.

In contrast, the Qa’a—the formal reception room—embodies artistic refinement and cultural pride. Richly decorated with Ajami woodwork, intricate marble patterns, and luminous mother-of-pearl inlays, it reflects not only wealth but a deep reverence for craftsmanship. It is a space designed to honor the guest, blending beauty with ceremony.

A Social and Spiritual Microcosm

Beyond its architectural brilliance, the Aleppine house operates as a social ecosystem. The Hosh serves as a protected communal space where children play freely, elders gather, and multiple generations coexist. It reinforces a sense of belonging and continuity, anchoring family life within a shared environment.

Yet its significance extends further—into the spiritual dimension. The courtyard’s openness to the sky subtly directs attention upward, symbolizing a connection to the divine. Removed from the noise and dust of the marketplace, it offers a space for reflection, stillness, and inner clarity.

A Timeless Philosophy

In an age defined by rapid urbanization and outward-facing design, the philosophy of the Aleppine house remains profoundly relevant. It reminds us that architecture can be more than functional—it can be intentional, introspective, and deeply human.

The Hosh is not merely a courtyard; it is an idea. An idea that a true home is not measured by what it shows to the world, but by the peace it cultivates within. It is, ultimately, an oasis—one that turns inward to discover its beauty, its balance, and its soul.

For many, this day is not only a national milestone, but a reminder of the enduring strength of the Syrian people.

A Legacy Shaped by Determination

Syria’s independence was not won in a single moment, but through years of resistance and sacrifice. Early figures like Yousef al-Azma, who stood at the Battle of Maysalun, symbolize a broader story of courage. That spirit continued through movements like the Great Syrian Revolt of 1925, when communities across the country rose in pursuit of dignity and self-determination.

Independence in 1946 reflected not only political negotiations, but also the collective will of people who refused to accept external control over their future.

Beyond Independence: Building a Nation

With sovereignty came the opportunity to shape a national identity and institutions rooted in Syrian society. In the years that followed, Syria:

• Established national governance structures and public institutions
• Invested in education, culture, and intellectual life
• Played a role on the global stage, including participation in the United Nations and the Arab League

These milestones reflected a broader aspiration: to build a country defined by independence, cultural richness, and regional cooperation.

Marking 80 Years in a Time of Complexity

Today, this anniversary arrives amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. Over the past decade, millions of Syrians have faced displacement, economic hardship, and disruption to essential services.

Yet the meaning of al-Jalaa endures.

For communities across Syria—and for Syrians living around the world—this day remains a symbol of perseverance. It reflects a shared history of overcoming adversity, and a continued commitment to rebuilding lives with dignity.

Our Commitment: Standing with Syrian Communities

As a humanitarian organization working in Syria, we recognize this anniversary as more than a historical marker. It is a reminder of why our work matters.

Across our programs, we are committed to:

• Supporting access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and clean water
• Strengthening community resilience and local capacity
• Prioritizing dignity, inclusion, and long-term recovery

The story of Syria is one of survival and renewal. Eighty years after independence, that story is still being written—by families rebuilding, communities supporting one another, and a generation determined to shape a more stable future.

Looking Ahead

As the Syrian flag is raised today, it honors not only the past, but the resilience of the present.

The 80th anniversary of Evacuation Day is a bridge—linking a history of hard-won independence with hopes for peace, recovery, and a future where all Syrians can live with safety and dignity.

We stand in solidarity with the people of Syria—today and in the years ahead.