Syrian revolution facts for kids
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| Part of the Arab Spring and the Syrian civil war | |||
Demonstration in Homs against the Syrian government, 18 April 2011
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| Date | 18 March 2011 – 8 December 2024 (13 years, 8 months, 3 weeks and 2 days) |
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| Resulted in | Opposition victory
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| Over 12,617 arrested; 3,000 civilians went missing (by 28 July) 1,800–2,154 Civilian deaths Displaced people
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| During the civil uprising in the first half of 2011, the Syrian opposition used the same flag of Syria as the Syrian government. | |||
The Syrian Revolution, also known as the Syrian Revolution of Dignity, was a long period of protests and uprisings in Syria. It began in February 2011 and lasted until December 2024. This revolution was part of a bigger movement called the Arab Spring, which saw many protests across the Arab world.
The people of Syria wanted to end the rule of the Assad family, who had been in power for many decades. The revolution started with small protests in January 2011. By March, these had grown into huge protests all over the country. People were protesting against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The government responded with police and military force, leading to many arrests and a harsh crackdown. This resulted in a very large number of deaths and injuries. After 13 years, the Assad government finally ended in 2024, following attacks by rebel groups.
How the Revolution Started
The Syrian Revolution began with peaceful protests. People were unhappy with the government. They wanted more freedom and a better life. They also wanted an end to corruption and high unemployment.
The government tried to stop the protests. They used force, arrested many people, and tried to control what people could say. But these actions only made the protests bigger. By April 2011, the protests had turned into a full-blown revolution.
From Protests to War
The Syrian government used its army and air force against the protesters. This violence was condemned by many countries around the world. Because of the harsh actions, many soldiers left the Syrian Arab Army.
People also started forming their own groups to fight back. This changed the revolution from peaceful protests into an armed rebellion. On July 29, 2011, a group called the Free Syrian Army was formed. This marked the start of a serious armed conflict.
As the fighting grew, protests continued in many parts of Syria. The government's harsh actions led to many deaths and injuries. Students and young people kept protesting despite the dangers. By 2012, opposition groups had taken control of large areas. In June 2012, the United Nations officially called the conflict in Syria a civil war.
The End of the Assad Government
The main goal of the Syrian Revolution was to end the Assad government. This goal was finally achieved in December 2024. President Assad left Syria and went to Moscow.
After Assad left, the city of Damascus fell to the revolutionaries. The Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, handed over power to them. The revolutionaries then formed a new government called the Syrian transitional government.
See also
In Spanish: Revolución siria de 2011 para niños
- Timeline of the Syrian civil war
- Timeline of the Arab Spring
- List of Syrian defectors
