Mass Rallies, National Support Campaigns Organized All over Syrian Cities

Syrian citizens continued their patriotic activities on Tuesday to express their support to the comprehensive reform program and national unity through popular marches across the country.

In Idleb city, thousands of people took part in a mass rally in support of the comprehensive reform program under the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad.

Under the umbrella of a 700-meter Syrian flag hoisted in the city, the citizens also condemned the misleading media campaigns which try to fabricate their news about what is happening in Syria.

In Aleppo Province, thousands of people took to the street to express their support of the reform march and their condemnation of foreign interference in the internal affairs of Syria.

They also expressed their rejection of all sabotage acts by armed terrorist groups.

In Raqqa city, people of Tal Abyad and the surrounding villages staged a mass rally with the participation of various civil and youth activities.

Participants in the rally voiced their support of the reform program and stressed their condemnation of the provocative media and political campaigns against the Syrian people.

In Homs city, a popular and official delegation visited the families of the martyrs who were killed at Jisr al-Shughour's security department by armed terrorist groups last month.

The delegation expressed appreciation and gratitude over the sacrifices of the Syrian Arab Army to restore stability and security.

In Daraa city, popular activities organized a campaign to support the Syrian Pound as people deposited money at the Real Estate Bank branch in the city.

Participants in the campaign stressed that Syrian citizens are committed to stand by their homeland, pointing out that Syria will always be resistant in face of foreign attempts to destabilize it.

In Hasaka city, a number of young people visited the families of the martyrs in appreciation of their sacrifices to restore stability and security.

In Tartous city, hundreds of the Syrian Communist Party members expressed their rejection of foreign interference and their support of the comprehensive reform program.

During a mass rally, the Syrian Communist Party members stressed that Syria will not bow to the conspiracy plotted by Israel and the USA and will get out of the crisis stronger.

Thousands Hang a Syrian Map of Citizens' Fingerprints on Damascus Citadel

In Damascus city, thousands of people took part in hanging a cloth map of citizens' fingerprints representing the map of the Syrian Arab Republic on the southern wall of Damascus Citadel within a campaign titled "Imprint of Loyalty on the Wall of History".

The 320 m2 map, the largest of Syria, is painted and colored by the Syrians' fingerprints in the shape of Syria's national flag.

In statements to SANA, the participants in the festivity voiced support to the comprehensive reform program led by President al-Assad and commitment to Syria's pan-Arab and national stances in the face of the attempts aimed at destabilizing the homeland.

Eng. Ahmad al-Hammoud said "We need to unify efforts to overcome the new imperialist and colonialist projects in the region, stressing the readiness of every Syrian citizen to sacrifice everything for the sake of homeland.

The Syrian map will be hung on the southern tower of the Citadel for more than a month and it might be taken to other historical citadels in the Syrian provinces.

Citizens of Shahba City in Sweida Hoist 700-Meter Syrian Flag 

Thousands of people of Shahba city in Sweida province participated in a mass rally to hoist a 700-meter long Syrian flag in expression of love and loyalty to the homeland.

The participants voiced support for the comprehensive reform program led by President Bashar al-Assad, rejecting all forms of sedition and foreign interference in Syria's internal affairs.

Chanting national slogans, the participants stressed national unity in the face of all foreign conspiracies targeting Syria's pan-Arab and national stances.

"We wanted to convey a message that Syria is strong in its people and stress our confidence in the comprehensive reform program," said Adnan al-Taweel, Head of Shahba Charity Association.

Citizen Jado al-Aridi said "The homeland deserves to sacrifice our souls, blood and sons for the sake of defending it," adding that the scene of hoisting the Syrian flag reflects the greatness of the Syrian people and their ability to overcome the crisis.

Later on, the participants held an evening gathering at the Roman amphitheatre which included a collection of national songs and a poetry evening.

Mass Rallies in Areas in Damascus Countryside to Support Reform Process

Thousands of residents of al-Nashabia and the neighboring areas in Damascus Countryside gathered in a mass rally to express support to the comprehensive reform program and to reject all attempts of foreign interference in Syria.

The participants held banners which support the launching of the national dialogue and reject seditious projects against their country.

One of the participants, Ibrahim Mohammad Nabi, who lost his right hand during the Israeli aggression on Lebanon in1982, said that he is ready to sacrifice his soul and his sons to prevent any foreign plot targeting Syria's stability and security.

Another participant said that Syria won't ever be a marginal country controlled by foreign powers despite all efforts of the biased TV satellite channels and suspicious plans.

The Syrian TV reported that residents of al-Qaboon area in Damascus condemned the biased propaganda which aimed at sowing sedition to serve foreign agendas.

They said that the Syrian people enjoyed security and stability under the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad, stressing their support to the reform process.

In Qudsaya in Damascus Countryside, citizens gathered in a mass rally to say their word in support of reform and development process against foreign conspiracies targeting Syria.

Citizens of al-Qabu area in Homs condemned the biased TV satellite channels, stressing their standing up to all plots targeting Syria's stability.

Residents of Tal Safa in Homs also stressed their unity in the face of all incitement campaigns.

In Kefr Ram area in Homs, the citizens wanted their rally to be the voice of the free Syrian people in saying yes to President al-Assad and the reform process.

People of Um al-Harten voiced support for the comprehensive reform program, stressing the nullity of the news broadcast by biased channels.

In Deir Ezzor, the people stressed commitment to national principles and loyalty to the homeland, indicating to the Syrian people ability to overcome this stage under the leadership of President al-Assad.

People of Tel Kalakh Area Affirm Support for Reform and National Unity

Thousands from Wadi al-Nadara area in Tel Kalakh gathered in a rally in the town of al-Hawash to voice support for the reform process led by President al-Assad.

Participants denounced the conspiracies targeting Syria's security, saying that the rally expresses absolute support for reforms and Syria's national unity, sending a clear message to misdirection channels that used suspect photos and conflicting "eyewitness" reports to undermine national unity.

In the same area, thousands from the town of al-Mesherfeh al-Mastoura and nearby villages gathered to show support for reform, carrying Syrian flags and banners expressing national unity.

Participants lauded the role of the Syrian army in preserving security and stability, denouncing the fabrications of satellite channels that attempt to sow discord.

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