On January 26th, 2011, the people of Syria started protesting against their government and demanding the resignation of Bashar al-Assad. In March of 2011, the protesting became more public and more people got involved. The protestors are hoping the uprising is as successful as the Tunisia and Egypt revolutions.
To threaten the people, the government has shut off the electricity and water in some areas and are taking away flour and food. The military forces have stepped in and are using tanks and other weapons if necesary.
Since January 2012, over 7,000 people have been killed, many more injured, and tens of thousands protestors were imprisoned. Over 400 children have also been killed and about the same amount have been tortured and imprisoned as well.
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