Syria unveils new national emblem marking post-Assad era

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria, on July 3, 2025, where the country’s new national emblem was unveiled following the fall of the 61-year Baath regime and the beginning of a national reconstruction process. [İzettin Kasım - Anadolu Agency]

The Syrian presidency unveiled the country’s new national emblem Thursday during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, accompanied by nationwide celebrations in major city squares, Anadolu reports. The announcement came as the country transitions from decades of Baath Party rule into a new political phase. President Ahmed al-Sharaa described the new emblem as a reflection of “a united, indivisible Syria,” according to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). “The identity we launch today reflects Syria’s new historical phase,” al-Sharaa said during the event. “It draws inspiration from the golden eagle – symbolizing strength, determination, speed, precision and innovation.” The golden eagle replaces the previous symbol of a hawk and is topped by three stars representing the people’s […]