Country: Syria 1. Previous History of Systemic Acts of Violence The Syrian breakdown began in 2011 when Syrian President Bashar el-Assad began a brutal crackdown because of the peaceful protestors of the country. The attacks escalated when a civil war broke out between the Assad Regime with allied militias and opposition groups against the protesters because a group of kids under the age of 15 sprayed a wall with graffiti‚ demeaning the Assad Regime‚ which was considered a crime against the
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started to grow‚ the relationship between Syria and Lebanon has grown as well. They were inseparable countries‚ because of Syria’s interventions in the Lebanese political system. After the assassination of Prime Minister Rafic Hariri in 2005‚ the Lebanese population was able to get rid of the Syrian dictatorship in Lebanon by protesting in on the 14th of March. Lebanese were promised freedom however that promise was broken because of the war that divided Syria into two parts the ones that supported
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Intervention in Syria A deadly civil war has been raging for two years in Syria between the government and the rebels. Consequently‚ on 21st August‚ Damascus was struck by rockets containing chemical materials. Within hours thousands of innocent people were left profoundly distressed at the barbaric aftermath caused by these sudden attacks. 1‚429 people were killed including 426 children and the manner of their deaths was unspeakably grim. The Syrian government were accused of conducting these attacks
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for TIME magazine who is based in Lebanon. Most of her research is spent on the happenings in the Middle East such as her lengthy reteach on the Arab Spring. “Scenes From A Revolution” is a very descriptive account of a particular demonstration in Syria. This article focuses on creating a relationship between available statistics and personal accounts gathered by Middle Eastern citizens living through the revolution. This article does not focus on vague ideals; rather‚ it focuses on specifics‚ enticing
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Syrian citizens have a hard time getting out of Syria because they lost almost everything and were afraid they might get killed by the locals. On the other hand‚ neighboring countries are metaphorically “spitting in their faces” instead of helping them to get out of this sticky situation. They are turning
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refugees. Syria’s Civil War and the group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) are the cause for the refugees seeking asylum. This paper will explain why the United States policies of refugees entering have changed after terrorist’s attacks. The events of September 11 enforced policies in allowing entrance to foreigners to prevent future attacks. Syria’s Civil War has created a crisis in Syria and in the United States. In Syria‚ over 11 million have been
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Slide 1.) Ladies and Gentleman‚ today you will learn about a horrible event unfolding in Syria today. Slide 2.) Today there is an issue facing the Arab nations of the Middle East. Slide 3.) In December of 2010‚ Mohamed Bouazizi lit himself on fire‚ an act known as self-immolation‚ in protest of the confiscation of his merchandise by the government. This merchandise was his only means of income. In the middle of traffic on a busy street‚ he lit himself on fire in front of the governor’s office
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In 1516‚ the Ottoman Empire took over Syria. This signaled the beginning of the Ottoman’s rule over the Middle East. Damascus‚ Syria’s capital city‚ became the trading center for import and export of goods for the Mecca city in Saudi Arabia. Mecca then became a holy city for all Muslims because of the significance of the pilgrimages. This event is significant because it was when Syria was taken over by the Ottomans which caused the start of the Ottoman Empire and led to the declaration of the holy
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Gideon Rose‚ How Wars End Ch. 7‚ The Gulf War How did the elder Bush administration’s policy toward Iraq reflect a “realist” approach? Thinking was straight forward‚ Saddam would impact Saudi Arabia’s oil field by controlling Kuwait and Saudi as a major oil producer impacts the global economy. Cheney “Saddam’s actions are to dominate OPEC‚ even he doesn’t attack Saudi Arabia‚ his new wealth will be able to produce new WMDs or go Nuclear. Bush wanted to humiliate Iraq to send a message. What threat
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houses more than 120‚000‚ ("Angelina Jolie Turns Spotlight on Syria CNN"). Many‚ if not most of these refugees‚ fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs. During a UN meeting‚ Jolie notes‚ “We are failing to save lives in Syria‚” ("Angelina Jolie To UN: ’We Are Failing To Save Lives In Syria’"). She further discusses that the refugees have been starved‚ tortured‚ and bombed‚ ("Angelina Jolie To UN: ’We Are Failing To Save Lives In Syria’"). So far‚ the death toll for Syrian’s is over 200‚000‚ with
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