Syria: Turkey control 1516-1918. France from 1918-1946. Independent in 1946. 1946-1971 gov't very unstable-Gov't overthrown (coup d'etatis) Since 1963-they have been under emergency law where they have very little freedoms. 1971-Al-Assade became leader-Gov't more stable. During this time he was controlive, cult of personality,dictatorship, ect. -in power till 2000 then his son took over-Boshar Al Assad. Protests began a year ago-Arab Spring-the people wanted a new president and freedoms-better education and job opportunities. Civil war follows. 2 cease fire attempts that failed. Dec. 17th 2012-Syrian VP called for "historic settlement" and "National unity government"
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