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People wave Syrian national flags during the anniversary celebration of the liberation of Aleppo on the Saadallah al-Jabiri square in Aleppo city Cheap Women's Nike M2K Tekno White , northern Syria, on Dec. 21, 2017. The anniversary celebration also included a military parade and the families of the "martyrs" who have lost their lives during the war, holding up posters featuring the photos of their slain sons and relatives. Last year's battle of Aleppo was a turning point in the course of actions in the Syrian crisis, due to the strategic importance of the city, which was the economic capital of Syria and where most of the country's industry was located. (XinhuaAmmar Safarjalani)
by Hummam Sheikh Ali


ALEPPO Cheap Nike Air Vortex Grand Men's Purple Black , Syria, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- During the war, it was known as the "death square" due to the heavy rebels' shelling and bombing that rocked its core. A year after the liberation of Aleppo, the Saadallah al-Jabiri square was festooned with the Syrian flags and flocked by thousands of Syrians celebrating the liberation anniversary of their city.


Around a big sign read "I Love Aleppo," the huge crowds of people gathered on Thursday, waving the Syrian flags and posters of President Bashar al-Assad Cheap Nike Epic React Flyknit Men's Olive Black Green , while shouting slogans in support of the Syrian government forces.


"Today is the celebration of Aleppo, the celebration of every single person here. We have come to express our real joy and happiness that our nightmare has ended a year ago," Ahmad, 40, told Xinhua while holding a Syrian flag in the square.


The anniversary celebration also included a military parade and the families of the "martyrs" who have lost their lives during the war, holding up posters featuring the photos of their slain sons and relatives.


The security around the square was tightened and cars were prevented from getting close Cheap Nike Air Maestro II Men's Trifecta Red White , out of fear of possible retaliatory bombings.


The Information Minister Ramez Tourjman took part in the celebration as well as top military officers, including Russians, who played a significant role in enabling the army to retrieve the rebel-held part of Aleppo.


Last year's battle of Aleppo was so cubical and a turning point in the course of actions in the Syrian crisis, due to the strategic importance of the city, which was the economic capital of Syria and where most of the country's industry was located.


It was said that the one who controls Aleppo wins the Syrian war.


Much of the former rebel-held areas in eastern Aleppo, including the ancient part of the city Cheap Nike Flyknit Trainer Men's Black , is in ruins, but people are finding their ways to overcome the difficulties and rise with their city to make it the economic capital of Syria once again.


Throughout the year since the liberation, roads, which had been previously blocked by rubble and debris, were cleaned up. Electricity has also returned, at least partially to the city Cheap Nike Air More Uptempo Men's Black Reflective , which was relying totally on generators and batteries.