2026 northeastern Syria offensive
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French Attack Syrian Rebels.
Beirut, Syria—French troops attacked band of rebellious tribesmen hidden in caves in Noraha district. The tribesmen were driven into the mountains after more than 100 of their number had been killed.
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Great Syrian Revolt
The Great Syrian Revolt, also known as the Revolt of 1925, was a general uprising across the State of Syria and Greater Lebanon during the period of 1925 to 1927. The common goal was to end French occupation in the newly mandated regions, which passed from Turkish to French administration following World War I.
Wikipedia →Franco-Syrian Treaty of Independence
The Franco-Syrian Treaty of Independence, also known as the Viénot Accords, was a treaty negotiated between France and Syria to provide for Syrian independence from French authority.
Wikipedia →Levant Crisis
The Levant Crisis, also known as the Damascus Crisis, the Syrian Crisis, or the Levant Confrontation, was a military confrontation that took place between British and French forces in Syria in May 1945 soon after the end of World War II in Europe. French troops had tried to quell nationalist protests in Syria against the continued occupation of the Levant by France. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, wanting to maintain friendly relations with the Arabs, opposed French action and sent British forces into Syria.
Wikipedia →Independence Day (Syria)
Independence Day is Syria's National Day commemorating the evacuation of the last French soldier at the end of the French mandate of Syria on 17 April 1946 after Syria's proclamation of full independence on 27 September 1941.
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