Independence, war and instability. Syria became independent on 17 April 1946. Syrian politics from independence through the late 1960s were marked by upheaval. Between 1946 and 1956, Syria had 20 different cabinets and drafted four separate constitutions.

Does Syria have an Independence Day?

Independence Day: April 17

Syria gained independence from France on April 17, 1946. Every year, the people of Syria marks this day as a celebration for the anniversary of their independence from foreign rule.

Who colonized Syria?

In the early 1920s, British and French control of these territories became formalized by the League of Nations' mandate system, and on 29 September 1923 France was assigned the League of Nations mandate of Syria, which included the territory of present-day Lebanon and Alexandretta in addition to modern Syria.