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 rule of Bashar al-Assad triggered large-scale protests and pro-democracy rallies across Syria, as part of the wider Arab Spring protests in the region.
What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s …
Dec 9, 2024 · The conflict in Syria had remained deadly but largely dormant over the past several years, defined by low-level clashes between the rebels and Assad’s regime rather than dramatic changes in ...
Syria Civil War: What to Know About the Fall of Bashar al-Assad
Dec 18, 2024 · Mr. al-Assad was central to the protracted and devastating civil war that began in 2011. His family — who are Alawites, a minority sect that is an offshoot of Shiite Islam — had run Syria ...
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.
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.
What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall?
Dec 8, 2024 · In the early hours of Sunday morning, opposition forces declared Syria liberated from the rule of President Bashar al-Assad as opposition forces surged into the capital. The former...
Syria war updates: Rebels take control of Aleppo, igniting new …
Nov 30, 2024 · Rebels with the group Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities, after a surprise offensive this week. The renewed fighting in Aleppo...
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 to know as Syrian rebels take charge after forcing ... - CBS …
Dec 11, 2024 · Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
Conflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign …
Dec 11, 2024 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.