Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
The Syrian civil war is an ongoing multi-sided conflict in Syria involving various state-sponsored and non-state actors. In March 2011, popular discontent with the Ba'athist regime ruled by Bashar al-Assad triggered large-scale protests and pro-democracy rallies across Syria, as part of the wider Arab Spring protests in the region.
Syrian Civil War | Syrian history | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
Dec 19, 2024 · The Syrian Civil War began in 2011 after pro-democracy protests swept through Syria during the Arab Spring, threatening the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. His violent suppression of protesters escalated into war between Assad’s forces and opposition militias.
Why has the Syrian war lasted 12 years? - BBC News
May 2, 2023 · A peaceful uprising against the president of Syria 12 years ago turned into a full-scale civil war. The conflict has left half a million people dead, devastated cities and drawn in other...
Syria’s Civil War: The Descent Into Horror
Syria’s civil war took a surprising turn in late 2024 when rebel forces led by HTS launched a rapid assault that seized major regime-controlled cities, including Damascus, in a matter of days.
Syrian Civil War - Conflict, Refugees, Destruction | Britannica
Dec 19, 2024 · What is the Syrian Civil War? How did the Syrian Civil War begin? Who are the major combatants in the Syrian Civil War? Have chemical weapons been used in the Syrian Civil War? What has been the humanitarian impact of the Syrian Civil War?
What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s …
Dec 9, 2024 · A new rebel coalition, led by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise attack and took control of Syria’s largest city Aleppo on November 30, a seismic move that met ...
What to know about Syria's 13-year civil war | AP News
Dec 2, 2024 · The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Wednesday that captured Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient hub of Middle East culture and commerce.
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide | CNN
Nov 30, 2024 · Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, capturing two major cities, shattering the stalemate of a war that never formally ended.
Syria: The story of the conflict - BBC News
Mar 11, 2016 · More than 250,000 Syrians have lost their lives in four-and-a-half years of armed conflict, which began with anti-government protests before escalating into a full-scale civil war.
Syria: Which countries have been involved in the war and why?
Dec 10, 2024 · Syria backed Iran during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s. During the Syrian civil war, Iran is believed to have deployed hundreds of troops and spent billions of dollars to help Assad.