General Idea
For thirty years, Syria had a dictator as a ruler. He then died, leaving the rule to his son, Bashar al-Asad. Asad went into power promising the people that he would be different; he would not rule as harshly as his father. After a few years in power, he did the complete opposite of what he had claimed he would do; he became an even worse dictator than his dad. For example, he began taking away civil liberties (i.e. freedom of speech) and punishing those who acted against him.
The Conflict in Syria began when a few peaceful protestors spoke their disagreement with his rule. In retaliation, Asad had the protestors killed. This caused rebels to emerge from all over, protesting against his judgement and punishment. Word began getting around to thousands of others, spreading to much more than just a fight for the peaceful protestors justice. It turned into a full uprising against the government, a fight for their rights, and hope for a better future. As a result, thousands of lives have been ended.
What they are wondering now: is the end goal worth the fight?
The Conflict in Syria began when a few peaceful protestors spoke their disagreement with his rule. In retaliation, Asad had the protestors killed. This caused rebels to emerge from all over, protesting against his judgement and punishment. Word began getting around to thousands of others, spreading to much more than just a fight for the peaceful protestors justice. It turned into a full uprising against the government, a fight for their rights, and hope for a better future. As a result, thousands of lives have been ended.
What they are wondering now: is the end goal worth the fight?