22 December 2025. The two-hour documentary, “Deterring Aggression,” premiered in Damascus and opened across the country, marking the first anniversary of Syria’s freedom. It offers exceptional footage of battle preparations, the liberation of major cities, and humanitarian values that influenced the aftermath.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
15 December 2025. Speaking to a diverse gathering of researchers and officials on the anniversary of liberation, Minister al-Mustafa affirmed a new phase of freedom for internal discussions of issues such as Syria’s transition, economic recovery, security and military reform, and preserving collective memory.Read more at: SANA
9 December 2025. On Liberation Day, President Sharaa prayed at the Umayyad Mosque and spoke to large crowds declaring: “We will build a country worthy of its present and its past… No obstacle will deter us. Together, we will confront every challenge, God willing.”Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
9 December 2025. Leaders from the Middle East and around the world hailed Syria’s achievements in its first year of freedom, praising the people for their endurance and resilience through years of injustice, pain and sacrifice, affirming support for a united, stable and prosperous Syria at peace with its neighbors.Read more at: LEVANT24
8 December 2025. One year after the revolution’s victory, this video depicts young people enjoying new freedoms in all aspects of their daily lives, while expressing concerns about jobs and the future.Watch video at: AL JAZEERA
7 December 2025. Several days before the anniversary of Assad’s overthrow, people began to celebrate their freedom in Damascus. “Everything is better, and every month we’re seeing new things. There is hope,” said one woman. Another said: “We were oppressed, but now our sadness has been released.”Read more at: ALJAZEERA
2 December 2025. The paper’s editor-in-chief stated at the opening ceremony: “Our gathering today is to witness the birth of a newspaper worthy of the new Syria, a newspaper that lives up to the sacrifices and sufferings of Syrians over 14 years.” It will foster free and transparent dialogue to restore public trust.Read more at: LEVANT24
30 November 2025. Honoring the sacrifices made at Aleppo’s gates one year ago, President al-Sharaa affirmed that hope for the entire nation was restored there. He stated that Aleppo was reborn with its liberation and “…with its rebirth, all of Syria was reborn.”Read more at: SANA
28 November 2025. Residents of Lattakia marked the anniversary of the ‘Battle of Deterrence of Aggression’ with a massive gathering. Rejecting attempts at division, they pledged support for Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.Read more at: SANA
There is no rational explanation for what has occurred. A despotic regime backed by a military superpower was deposed in a bloodless coup by a band of revolutionaries in eleven days. The coup was orchestrated by a militia leader who seamlessly assumed the role of head of state, rapidly gaining respect at home and abroad. A despondent people, living in fear and despair for many decades, experienced the ecstatic joy of liberation, unleashing a flood of creative energy for rebuilding homes, schools and hospitals, drawing millions of Syrians to return from exile. A country in ruins quickly became a vast construction site.
21 November 2025. Binding rules for professional behavioral standards were issued to guarantee respect for citizens’ rights and freedoms, equality before the law, transparency, and trust between society and state.Read more at: ENABBALADI
15 November 2025. Syria has reopened embassies in the US and UK, preparing for Turkey next, as it moves to restore formal ties with the West and with regional powers. At London’s ceremony, Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani declared, “Syria is returning to the world with its free identity.”Read more at: LEVANT24
9 November 2025. Pedro Nadaf, an 18-year-old artist, reshapes fragments of destruction he gathered into living art, turning scars of war into symbols of transformation and renewal. His 37 sculptures reflect Syria’s spirit of endurance, resilience, and capacity to turn despair into fuel for creativity.Read more at: LEVANT24
9 November 2025. The Arab Writers Union established a new unit to document the literature of Syria’s revolution, preserving the poetry, novels, short stories and theatre born of the struggle. In 2026, the union plans to train 5,000 young Syrians to write about war, victory, heroism, and the daily lives of Syrians during the revolution.Read more at: LEVANT24
1 November 2025. Arabs, Kurds, Syriacs, and Christians in the northeast region of Jazira joined peaceful protests to demonstrate their strong support for national unity and to reject the imposition of a “separatist reality” by SDF, seen as an illegitimate force.Read more at: SANA
31 October 2025. “Melodies from the North” echoed through the Damascus Opera House weaving the deep heritage of Arabic, Kurdish, and Syriac folk music of the Jazira region into a sonorous tapestry of unity in diversity.Read more at: SANA
9 October 2025. In a round table discussion with students at Columbia University, al-Mustafa spoke of the government’s goal to overcome the past and establish public trust. Finer observed that successful change is not a linear process, but that “everybody is invested in Syria’s success.”Read more at: SANA
30 September 2025. Expressing deep gratitude to the Syrian-American community for their warm welcome in New York, President al-Sharaa praised their “deep-rooted belonging to their homeland and firm belief in the duty to revive it.” He lauded their loyalty, values, and pride, stating, “You have proven that wherever Syrians reside, they remain loyal to their roots.” He said that Syria would never forget their “noble stance,” reflecting their authentic character and patriotism.Read more at: SANA
29 September 2025. In a wide-ranging interview with Fareed Zakaria, American journalist and commentator, Foreign Minister al-Shaibani described Syria’s post-liberation era as one of rebuilding, reconciliation, and efforts to achieve peace—nationally and regionally. He described Syria as a free nation emerging from 60 years of oppression, preparing for parliamentary elections leading to a permanent constitution. “The law approved by the Syrian people is what will govern Syria,” he said.Read more at: SANA
27 September 2025. President Ahmad al-Sharaa chose Idlib, where the movement that brought an end to tyranny was born, for his first speech after returning from his UN engagements. Declaring that Syria had “reclaimed its historical place among nations,” he praised Syrians’ wartime sacrifices for regaining the nation’s dignity and pride. Noting the universal support received for Syria’s territorial integrity, stability and unity, he stated: “Our strength lies in our unity, and unity is mercy while division is torment.”Read more at: LEVANT24
14 September 2025. Media professionals gathered in Damascus to find ways to balance press freedoms with the need to curb social media hate speech destructive of Syria’s transition. “Freedom of expression must not come at the expense of social cohesion,” stated the Syrian Journalists’ Association. 500 journalists and stakeholders are participating in drafting the code. The Syrian government, which has facilitated the process, pledged that state-run media institutions would comply with the code.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
13 September 2025. In a televised interview, the Syrian leader pledged to expand media freedoms. He stated, “Criticism is not a threat—it is a chance for us to clarify our policies when misunderstood.” Acknowledging the impact of the rise of social media he added, “The world has moved beyond any notion of confining the media in a narrow mold.” He emphasized that freedom within the law is essential for a healthy society, while urging that criticism be constructive and truthful even when harsh.Read more at: SANA
8 September 2025. Wendy Pearlman, a Harvard-trained scholar and professor at Chicago’s Northwestern University, spent 14 years studying the Syrian revolution through testimonies of refugees, migrants, and members of the global Syrian community. She published two books documenting the experiences of revolution, exile, and displacement. Visiting Syria to amplify her research following Assad’s removal, she highlights the beauty of the people, their rich culture and hospitality.Read more at: SANA
30 August 2025. The “Abshiri Houran” campaign was launched to celebrate Houran, whose people were the first to stand against Assad regime tyranny in March 2011, sparking the revolution that led to the regime’s overthrow. Local leaders and citizens, surrounded by officials of the new Syrian government, pledged to rebuild the region. Performances of poetry and song reflected pride, dignity, and united commitment to the renewal of Houran and all of Syria.Read more at: SANA
20 August 2025. The “Gate of the Sun,” a two-day cultural festival in Damascus held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, spotlighted art, poetry, and storytelling from Idlib during revolution. It featured 70 paintings by 18 artists created under siege and bombardment, presenting a visual record of the struggle for freedom and honoring martyrs and voices of resistance. Award-winning literature emphasized the power of the pen.Read more at: LEVANT24
