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Syria is considered to have emerged as an independent country for the first time on 24 October 1945, upon the signing of the United Nations Charter by the Syrian government, effectively ending France's mandate by the League of Nations to "render administrative advice and assistance to the population" of Syria, which came in effect in April 1946.
4 days ago · After Syria gained its independence in 1946, political life in the country was highly unstable, owing in large measure to intense friction between the country’s social, religious, and political groups.
Jul 10, 2017 · Syria joined with Egypt and became the United Arab Republic in 1958, but the union split a few short years later in 1961. The 1960s brought more military coups, revolts and riots.
Modern history of Syria - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Syria under the Mandate. OETA. Initial civil administration. Syrian Federation (1922-24) The Great Syrian Revolt. First Syrian Republic. 1936 Independence treaty. Separation of Hatay. World War II and the founding of the UN. Republic of Syria 1946-1963.
In Syria protests calling for the resignation of Pres. Bashar al-Assad broke out in southern Syria in mid-March 2011 and spread through the country. The Assad regime responded with a brutal crackdown against protesters, drawing condemnation from international leaders and human rights groups.
Jan 14, 2019 · 1943 - Veteran nationalist Shukri al-Kuwatli is elected first president of Syria, leads the country to full independence three years later.
