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Hundreds Rally in Azaz to Mark Eight Years Since Beginning of Syrian 'Uprising'

Hundreds of people rallied in the rebel-held Syrian town of Azaz on Friday, March 15, to mark eight years since the beginning of their “uprising” against the Syrian government

March 15 marks eight years since major unrest spread to Syria’s two major cities, Damascus and Aleppo, and to smaller cities nationwide. The unrest was met by a violent crackdown, leading to the outbreak of civil war. Credit: Azaz Media Office via Storyful