Independence Day Regards from the US Mission of the Syrian Democratic Council

On: July 7, 2021

The US Mission of the Syrian Democratic Council, which is the official political representation for the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) in the United States, issued the following regards to mark July 4th Independence Day, the United States national day:

The US Mission of the Syrian Democratic Council sends regards for independence and freedom to the people of the United States on July 4th, Independence Day. May our shared democratic spirit unite the people of Syria and the people of the United States as we work together to bring true democracy – dignity, peace, and equality – across the globe.

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