Syrian provinces hold military parades marking anniversary of Assad's fall
Military parades were staged across multiple Syrian provinces, including Damascus, Daraa, and Hama, to mark the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's ouster. President Ahmad al-Sharaa attended the central parade in the capital, which featured helicopter flyovers and paragliders. State media also reported nearly 900,000 citizens have returned to Syria since the regime change.
Syria marked the first anniversary of the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's regime with coordinated military parades in several provinces on Monday. The central event in the capital Damascus was attended by current President Ahmad al-Sharaa, featuring displays of military helicopters and paragliders over the city, as reported by the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Nationwide Displays and Public Celebrations
The main parade, organized by the Ministry of Defense, took place on the Mezzeh Highway in Damascus. Similar events were held in the southern city of Daraa, the towns of Douma and Misraba in the Damascus countryside, and the central city of Hama. The northern city of Aleppo witnessed large public celebrations, with state media describing displays of joy by residents. Security was heightened in Damascus, Hama, and Aleppo to secure the anniversary events.
Reported Return of Citizens and Historical Context
In a related development, Syria's state-run Alikhbariah TV channel reported on Monday that approximately 900,000 citizens have returned to the country through land crossings since the political transition. This milestone is presented as a sign of growing stability. The anniversary commemorates the dramatic shift in December of last year, when al-Assad fled to Russia after nearly 25 years in power, ending the Baath Party regime that had ruled since 1963. President Sharaa's transitional administration was formed the following January.
Symbolism and Regional Perceptions
The parades serve as a potent symbol of the new administration's authority and a public commemoration of the regime change. For neighboring Türkiye, a key regional actor with a significant stake in Syria's stability, such displays underscore the ongoing consolidation of the transitional government. The reported return of nearly a million citizens is a significant factor for regional dynamics, including the potential for organized refugee returns and reconstruction efforts.
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