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Sarmada’s transformation was set in motion by the militarization of the Syrian uprising in 2012 and accelerated by Syria’s descent, shortly thereafter, into full-blown civil war. In 2012, the regime’s gradual withdrawal of its forces from rural areas in Idlib, where rebel activity was on the rise, cut Aleppo off from its economic hinterland. Meanwhile, rebel groups and regime forces carved up the city itself between them. The toll was devastating in terms of loss of human life, flight of both capital and skilled labor, and destruction of infrastructure. The nerve center of Syria’s commercial order in the north began to shift from Aleppo to the rebel-held northwestern border area, especially Sarmada and the nearby Bab al-Hawa crossing.
#LoveAqsa: Online event celebrates Palestinian culture and heritage
The week-long online event aims to highlight Palestinian heritage and the importance of the al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims
The online event has garnered support internationally (Screengrab/FOA) By Published date: 11 March 2021 11:41 UTC | Last update: 2 weeks 6 days ago
A week-long online conference organised by the UK-based non-profit organisation Friends of Al Aqsa (FOA), aims to raise awareness about Palestinian heritage and Jerusalem s al-Aqsa mosque.
The event, which started on 6 March and runs until 12 March, consists of lectures, workshops and panels featuring Palestinian public figures, among others.
The organisers say they want to educate those who sympathise with the Palestinian cause on how best to support people living under occupation, as well as emphasising the reverence Muslims have for the al-Aqsa mosque, which is the most sacred si