On August 21, 2025, Syrians commemorated the 12th anniversary of the Ghouta chemical attack, one of the deadliest chemical assaults in recent history. On August 21, 2013, the Assad regime launched a Sarin gas attack on the Damascus suburbs of Ghouta, killing at least 1,144 people, with some estimates reaching up to 1,500 victims. The attack occurred while people were asleep, marking a tragic moment in Syria's ongoing conflict. The anniversary was observed with calls from mosques across Damascus and statements from Syrian officials, including Culture Minister Mohammad Yassin Saleh, who mourned the victims. The event highlighted the failure to hold perpetrators accountable and referenced the international community's response, including former U.S. President Barack Obama's unheeded red lines and France’s subsequent withdrawal after arming Rafale jets. The Ghouta attack remains a pivotal and somber chapter in Syria’s recent history.