
Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
The Syrian civil war is an ongoing conflict in Syria that began with the Syrian Revolution in March 2011 when popular discontent with the Ba'athist regime ruled by Bashar al-Assad triggered …
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.
Syrian Civil War | Syrian history | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
Mar 12, 2025 · 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 …
What we know about the deadly violence in Syria | CNN
Mar 10, 2025 · Hundreds of people have been killed in the crackdown and fighting between the security forces and supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad since Thursday. The …
Syrian crisis - UNICEF
UNICEF remains on the ground delivering lifesaving assistance and supporting Syrian families as they chart a new path for their country. But a credible and inclusive political transition must …
Conflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign …
Mar 12, 2025 · Three campaigns drove the conflict: coalition efforts to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic State, violence between the Syrian government and opposition forces, and military …
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 …
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 …
Syria crisis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Syria is grappling with one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with 7.4 million people internally displaced before the recent escalation. The health infrastructure is severely strained …
Syria faces uncertain future after regime’s collapse amid …
Dec 17, 2024 · At a historic crossroads, just 11 days after the collapse of the Assad regime, Syria faces a fragile mix of hope and chaos, plagued by a volatile security situation and a worsening …