Thousands of Syrians Gather in Damascus to Support National Dialogue and Reform and to Reject Foreign Interference

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Thousands of Syrians carrying Syrian flags and banners gathered on Friday evening in al-Hijaz Square in Damascus, to express support for national dialogue and the reform program led by President Bashar al-Assad, and to reject foreign interference in Syria's internal affairs and the vandalism and violence perpetrated by armed groups.

Participants voiced their support for the Syrian army and security forces in their battle against the armed terrorist organization that take advantage of protests and media fabrications and instigations to terrorize citizens and destroy public and private properties.

The participants said that they are gathering to participate in rejecting fear and tension caused by the vandalism spurred by media instigation, expressing confidence that Syria will remain strong despite the scale of the conspiracy against it.

They noted that protesting for the mere sake of protesting contradicts the concept of freedom as it undermines security, particularly since these protest are accompanied by murder, vandalism and terrorism.

The participants underlined the important of national dialogue in making Syria stronger and overcoming the sedition stirred by foreign parties.

In Bab Touma Square in Damascus, thousands of Syrians including actors and signers gathered to show support for the comprehensive reform process and denounce the conspiracy against Syria.

Participants carried Syrian flags and banners stressing the importance of national unity, saluting the Syrian army, and denouncing the media campaign against Syria carried out by some satellite channels.

The participants affirmed that Syria will remain strong, rejecting all forms of foreign interference in Syria's internal affairs.

In Tishreen Park's theater, a group of artists organized a concert to support the comprehensive reform program.

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