DAMASCUS: The flag used by Syrian opposition forces carries deep historical and cultural significance, dating back to the 1930s.
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad‘s regime, Syrians celebrated worldwide, waving the flag of the opposition. In embassies across Turkey and Russia, citizens replaced the national flag with the opposition banner. The current Syrian national flag, consisting of red, white, and black stripes with two green stars, was first adopted in 1958 as part of the United Arab Republic.
In contrast, the Syrian Opposition flag, featuring green, white, and black stripes with three red stars, was introduced in 1930 as a symbol of resistance against French colonial rule. This flag reflects Syria’s cultural and religious history, with its stripes representing the Islamic Caliphate and stars symbolizing Syria’s historic regions.
