Destruction of iconic Aleppo statue met with outrage in Syria

Outrage in Aleppo After Destruction of ‘Martyrs’ Statue’ in Saadallah al-Jabiri Square - The Syrian Observer

A wave of public anger erupted on social media after a video surfaced showing the removal of the “Martyrs’ Statue” from Saadallah al-Jabiri Square in central Aleppo. The footage documented the statue being pulled down in a crude, unprofessional manner, resulting in significant damage and sparking fears that restoration may be difficult or impossible. The widely circulated clips showed the statue being yanked with ropes in a haphazard way, causin…

Martyrs’ statue destroyed in Aleppo, stirring controversy

The collapse of the Martyrs' Statue in central Aleppo has stirred debate over heritage preservation and political memory, with officials and residents offering conflicting narratives.

Destruction of iconic Aleppo statue met with outrage in Syria

Syrians have reacted with outrage after a statue commemorating martyrs in Aleppo's central Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square was destroyed on Wednesday night during what appeared to be a botched attempt to move it. Footage widely circulated online shows a pickup truck pulling the statue with a cable, leading to the collapse and destruction of its upper section. Observers described the effort as "chaotic and unprofessional", sparking widespread condemna…