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- On March 15, 2026, Syria marks the 15th anniversary of the 2011 uprising that ended President Bashar al-Assad's rule in late 2024.
- Protests began in 2011 after arrests of teenagers for anti-Assad graffiti, triggering a crackdown and civil war.
- Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new president of Syria, has gained international legitimacy and is rebuilding despite ISIS and local crime.
- Celebrations will include an iftar in Qatana.
