Damascus, March 19 (SANA) Syria marked the 15th anniversary of the outbreak of the Syrian Revolution as national institutions and international partners underscored its enduring significance as a pivotal moment that reshaped collective awareness and the path toward building a modern state.
On the anniversary, Syrian institutions recalled the sacrifices of citizens and martyrs, while countries including France, Germany and the European Union renewed their support for Syrians’ rights and the path toward transitional justice, reflecting the continued presence of the revolution in both national memory and international discourse.
Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said the greatest tribute to those sacrifices is building the Syria envisioned by its people.
“Chants of freedom and dignity still echo in the alleys and squares, inspiring us with the responsibility to continue building,” he said.
Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra said the anniversary is an occasion to renew commitment to the martyrs whose sacrifices paved the path to freedom.
“We stand in reverence before the sacrifices of our people and our martyrs, and renew our commitment to remain worthy of the responsibility of defending Syria and its people,” he said.
In this context, the Syrian Arab Army announced the adoption of the Military Operations Management Platform as its official channel, noting that its launch aims to document developments and reinforce stability.
Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa said the term “Revolution of Dignity” most clearly reflects Syrians’ struggle and their efforts to build a state based on equal citizenship. He added that while the Revolution has been known by several names reflecting the complexity of its trajectory and the scale of sacrifices, the designation coined in Daraa on March 18 remains the most expressive of its core demands for freedom and dignity.
Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir said the ministry is working to restore the rights of employees dismissed due to their support for the revolution, noting that 3,877 return contracts have been signed, settlements completed for 4,359 cases, and 2,523 applications are under review in preparation for reinstatement.
Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh described the revolution as a continuing journey on the path to freedom, written by Syrians through sacrifice and perseverance, paying tribute to “everyone who offered help, saved lives, educated generations and treated the wounded.”
Social Affairs and Labor Minister Hind Kabawat said the resilience and sacrifices of Syrians formed the foundation of the revolution, noting that Syrians stood against injustice when silence was easier and remained steadfast despite hardship, without their voices fading.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, told the Security Council that Syrians “rose up and raised their voices demanding freedom, dignity and justice,” marking the beginning of a long path marked by sacrifice, suffering, displacement and detention.
Damascus Countryside Governor Amer al-Sheikh said the anniversary represents a defining moment when Syrians affirmed that their voice cannot be silenced and that dignity is a right that cannot be delayed, opening the way for a new national path.
In Sweida, Governor Mustafa Bakkour said post-liberation Syria is a homeland for all its citizens.
“We draw from our revolution the meanings of unity … and the dignity we have gained, which we will preserve through collective work and reconstruction,” he said.
The Syrian Agricultural Engineers Syndicate reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of freedom, justice and human dignity, alongside efforts to support the agricultural sector, protect natural resources and preserve biodiversity.
Head of the National Authority for Transitional Justice Abdul Basit Abdul Latif said justice is the path toward a future worthy of Syrians’ sacrifices, stressing that it must be based on truth, accountability and preventing impunity.
The General Federation of Trade Unions described the anniversary as a pivotal national milestone, renewing its commitment to contributing to reconstruction, safeguarding workers’ rights and strengthening the role of unions in building a new Syria.
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued its first commemorative stamp marking the anniversary, while the Civil Aviation Authority displayed a symbolic flight titled “Syrian Revolution” on the departures board at Aleppo International Airport, reflecting the significance of the occasion.
Public discourse also revisited the banners of Kafranbel, which became a symbol of civic awareness and the spirit of peaceful protest, cementing their place in Syrian collective memory.
Celebrations were held across Syrian provinces to mark the anniversary and commemorate the sacrifices of those who lost their lives.
France, in an official statement, reaffirmed its support for Syrians’ rights, describing the revolution as “a constant reminder of a people’s aspirations who made great sacrifices for freedom.”
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