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THE SYRIAN CRISIS: WHEN POLITICS AND RELIGION FACTORS CONFRONT US .

By Adriana Ugarte
  • Syria takes to the streets for the first time in protest against the Bashar al-Assad regime.

    Syria takes to the streets for the first time in protest against the Bashar al-Assad regime.

    The demonstrations, under the slogan "A Syria without tyranny", are called through the social network Facebook to demand reforms within the strict Syrian government. These first revolts were followed by bloody clashes in Deraa.
  • Syria takes to the streets for the first time in protest against the Bashar al-Assad regime.

    Syria takes to the streets for the first time in protest against the Bashar al-Assad regime.

    The demonstrations, under the slogan "A Syria without tyranny", are called through the social network Facebook to demand reforms within the strict Syrian government. These first revolts were followed by bloody clashes in Deraa.
  • Al-Assad's government resigned en bloc 14 days after the start of the conflict.

    Al-Assad's government resigned en bloc 14 days after the start of the conflict.

    The expresident, in a nationally and internationally televised speech, shortly afterwards denounced "a conspiracy" from abroad, in addition to accusing armed groups, criminals and radical Islamists of being behind the riots.
  • Al-Assad's government resigned en bloc 14 days after the start of the conflict.

    Al-Assad's government resigned en bloc 14 days after the start of the conflict.

    The expresident, in a nationally and internationally televised speech, shortly afterwards denounced "a conspiracy" from abroad, in addition to accusing armed groups, criminals and radical Islamists of being behind the riots.
  • Start of the siege of the city of Homs, which leaves 300 dead.

    Start of the siege of the city of Homs, which leaves 300 dead.

    The following day, Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to seek a solution to the Syrian conflict, although finally the United Nations Assembly condemned the "human rights violations" in the conflict.
  • The opposition boycotts the Syrian legislative elections.

    The opposition boycotts the Syrian legislative elections.

    The opponents consider that the elections have no validity because Bashar Al-Assad and his people continue to kill the population. Months later, the regime threatens to use chemical weapons.
  • The UN confirms the use of chemical weapons in Syria, although it does not clarify by which side.

    The UN confirms the use of chemical weapons in Syria, although it does not clarify by which side.

    The UN claim on the use of chemical weapons seems to be confirmed when the opposition claims that there are 1,300 deaths on the outskirts of Damascus due to these weapons. In addition, Doctors Without Borders speaks of around 3,600 treated in just three hospitals in the city for causes related to chemical weapons, of which 355 died.
  • The Syrian regime accepts Russia's proposal to destroy its chemical arsenal.

    The Syrian regime accepts Russia's proposal to destroy its chemical arsenal.

  • The Islamic State proclaims a caliphate in Syria and Iraq.

    The Islamic State proclaims a caliphate in Syria and Iraq.

    The Islamic State begins to terrorize the population, controlling more and more enclaves in Syria and Iraq, reaching 50% of Syrian territory at the beginning of 2015. This leads the United States, France and Russia to intervene militarily in the war.
  • The Islamic State attacks in France, leaving 139 dead.

    The Islamic State attacks in France, leaving 139 dead.

    The first attack by the jihadist organization on European soil shocks the West. Two days later, France starts a massive bombardment against ISIS in Raqqa.
  • The US and Russia agree to a ceasefire in Syria.

    The US and Russia agree to a ceasefire in Syria.

    The Al-Assad regime accepts the ceasefire in its territory and they call elections for April 27. The cessation of fighting becomes effective on February 27.