Syria

The US and Syria

  • Chemical Weapons

    Chemical Weapons
    Secretary of defense says the united states has evidence that chemical weapons have been used in Syria.
  • President Obama

    President Obama
    President Obama declares that Syria has crossed a "red line" with their use of chemical weapons. His administration steps up support of Syrian rebels.
  • The UN

    The UN
    The UN begins an investigation in Northern Syria after videos on the internet show as many as 30 people being executed.
  • Another investigation

    Another investigation
    The UN calls for another investigation after activist groups state that 1,300 people were killed. They claim that chemical weapons were used.
  • Resolution

    Resolution
    The UN passes a resolution that requires Syria to destroy all of their chemical weapons.
  • Airstrike

    Airstrike
    Over 23 people are killed during an airstrike
  • Civilian Casualties

    Civilian Casualties
    Dozens of civilians are killed in a suspected chemical attack
  • Military strike

    Military strike
    The us launches a military strike on Syrian Government airbase after the civilian chemical attack.
  • Children

    Children
    Over 1,00 children are killed and injured
  • Chemical Bombs

    Chemical Bombs
    Helicopters drop chemical bombs on the last rebel-held town. Over 500 people are affected by the attack.
  • Us reacts

    Us reacts
    The US, France, and the UK launch airstrikes on Syria after the chemical attacks in Eastern Ghouta