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Protests Become Violent in Syria
After Syrian citizens saw the consequences of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship, demonstrations began in order to counter his reign. Protests became particularly violent after four civilians were murdered during a demonstration against the arrest of teenagers who made anti-government graffiti. -
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Overall Summary
Bashar al Assad's reign as dictator creates severe conflict in Syria, to the point where a civil war breaks out within the country. International nations like the United States try to intervene with Assad's fatal actions, such as using chemical weapons on Syrian civilians, but Syria continues to go against the agreements it makes. As hundreds more of Syrian civilians are killed with illegal gases, the U.S. and other ally nations decide to use missile attacks in attempts to cease Syria's regime. -
International and National Dispute
As fighting grows, armed rebel groups begin to rise in Syria. As well, international countries show their disagreement with Syria's government through pressuring Assad to step down from dictatorship. -
The Red Line
Obama declares that Syria could cross the "red line" with the United States if they use chemical weapons. He warns Assad that if evidence of chemical weapons is found, then the United States may have to interfere with the Syrian civil war. -
Chemical Attack in Damascus
A chemical attack against rebels in Damascus kills more than a thousand people, including civilians of women and children. The United States determines that Assad's regime is the perpetrator of the attack. -
Chemical Weapons Convention
After multiple threats from the United States of strikes against Syria, the government of Syria signs the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits chemical weapons from being produced, used, or stockpiled. -
Airstrikes and Armed Syrian Rebels
Lawmakers approve Obama's decision to arm and train rebels that fight against the Islamic State in Syria. As well, on September 23rd, 2014, the United States and other allied nations send airstrikes against the Islamic State. -
Syria's Chemical Weapons May Still Exist
Doubts that the Syria government fully got rid of their chemical weapons arise. As more chemical attacks are proved to have occurred in later months, it's confirmed that the country went against the agreement. -
Donald Trump Begins First Actions Against Syria
After replacing Obama in office, Donald Trump makes a military order to fire missiles against Syria after several events of chemical weapon attacks against civilians. -
Meeting Between United States and Russia
Donald Trump of the United States and Vladimir Putin of Russia agree on a ceasefire to occur in southwest Syria on July 9th; however, the agreement does not hold as attacks resume later in the month. -
More Chemical Attacks; More Civilian Deaths
Reports of more chemical attacks and civilian deaths come in during late 2017/2018. On April 7th, 2018 specifically, helicopters drop barrel bombs filled with toxic gas on Eastern Ghouta, affecting at least 500 people. -
More Airstrikes From America and Allied Forces
In response to the attack on Eastern Ghouta, the United States, UK, and France decide to launch airstrikes on areas that withhold the chemical weapons of Syria.
