The Syrian uprising is an internal conflict in Syria. Protestors all around this nation are demanding their current president, Bashar al-Assad, step down. Inspired by recent rebellions in other middle-eastern countries, such as Egypt and Tunisia, the protestors are amassing and performing marches, hunger strikes, riots, and vandalism. In response, the Syrian government and army have set up snipers and tanks to stop the uprising. The United Nations described this use of deadly force as "unacceptable". The U.S. is of the same opinion, although, The Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, says that U.S. intervention is unlikely since congress views Bashar al-Assad as a reformer.
Since last summer, protestors have formed a resistance group, arming themselves. This resulted in bloody clashes with the Syrian army. These protestors have since become more organized and call themselves The Free Syrian Army. Their goal is to remove the current ruler and create a more democratic government. Right now they only have a one party government and very little say in who rules their country.
current president Bashar al-Assad.
The flag of The Free Syrian Army.
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