Provinces, (SANA) A wide range of activities were launched by the Syrians across the country on Thursday, each representing a different manifestation of the Syrians feelings of pride and dignity in commemoration of Independence Day.
Independence Day, also called Evacuation Day, is a national day commemorating the evacuation of the last French soldier and the end of the French mandate of Syria on April 17, 1946.
The Syrians’ emotions of pride and glory are at their best as this year’s celebrations of Independence Day coincide with sweeping victories gained by the Syrian Arab Army members as they are relentlessly crushing terrorist groups all around the country.
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