How the Syrian Civil War ended after more than a decade of intense conflict
In short: This documentary summarizes the trajectory of the Syrian Civil War, from the initial Arab Spring protests in 2011 to the sudden collapse of the Assad regime in 2024. It provides essential context on the intervention of global powers and the shifting control of the battlefield.
The conflict began in 2011 as Arab Spring protests triggered a severe government crackdown. By 2012 and 2013, the Free Syrian Army emerged, though jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Nusra eventually dominated the fighting. The war intensified as Russia began airstrikes in 2015 to bolster the regime, while Turkey intervened against Kurdish forces and rebels.
A major turning point occurred in 2016 with the fall of Aleppo, which helped the Assad regime secure control over major urban centers. Despite this, the conflict persisted until 2024, when a decisive rebel offensive took advantage of distracted regional powers to topple the government, ending Assad's decades-long rule and leaving the nation's future uncertain.
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