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Free Syrian Army remembers early revolution
The Free Syrian Army was established on July 29, 2011, as a reaction to the refusal of some military personnel to participate in suppressing peaceful protests during the Syrian revolution. Many officers and soldiers chose to side with the people despite the risks and challenges they faced. Its main goal was to protect the protesters and the revolutionary areas, as well as to defend dignity. It marked the beginning of a shift from peaceful resistance to armed confrontation as violence escalated and regional and international parties became involved. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the Syrian revolution, where images of defected soldiers became symbols of defiance against criminal orders. It contributed to establishing the idea that within the military institution there were those who refused to kill fellow citizens. Despite their limited resources, these organized military formations sent a strong moral message: that the weapon was in service of the people, not against them, and that choosing allegiance was an ethical decision and a fundamental approach in the course of the revolution.
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