Syrian Genocide
RAFY AGUILAR, BEN APRAHAMIAN, DAN MCHALE
Background
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The genocide began in early 2011 when Syrian President Bashar alAssad began a crackdown on peaceful protesters. The protesters
were protesting for a democratic government and Assad ordered
security to open fire on protesters. As more protesters were being
killed, more Syrians were taking to the streets in support of the
resignation of Assad.
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As more people turned to protesting, the country began its descent
into civil war. By June 2013, 90,000 people had been killed in the
conflict.
Background
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On August 21, 2013 the war took a very dangerous turn. The Assad
regime began to use chemical weapons and killed over 1,400
people. The Syrian government continued to use chemical
weapons on its citizens despite a prohibition on chemical weapons.
Fleeing
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Since the genocide began, more than 4.6 million people have fled
Syria as refugees.
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Most of the inhabitants that have fled are women and children
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Neighboring countries have had a very difficult time trying to
accommodate the mass exodus taking place.
Those Left Inside the Country
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With the 4.6 million people forced out of the country there have
been 6.6 million people still in Syria who have been forced out of
their homes.
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In 2015 alone, 1.2 million people had to leave their homes due to
the conflict.
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The U.N. estimates that they will need $3.2 billion in order to help all
those affected and possibly more for young children.
Efforts to stop it
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Rebels have grown in numbers and have armed themselves against
the Assad Regime
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These rogue Islamists and Jihadists’ brutal tactics have caused
global outrage and detracted from previous peaceful efforts.
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The U.S., U.K., and Russia have all led airstrikes against terrorist
attackers and the Assad Regime.
Peace Effort
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For years, neither side has been able to issue defeat to the other
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It was decided by a committee of the UN Security Council that only
a political solution could solve the genocide.
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Unfortunately, the Syrian government has been very uncooperative
despite many countries against them and hoping that they would
become peaceful.
Impact
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Billions of dollars have been spent in Syria alone for the support of
the Assad Regime
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Millions if not billions more have been spent on other militaries
against the regime and peace efforts.
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What started as a rebellion, turned into massive genocide with
many parties involved
Resolution
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13.5 million people in Syria need humanitarian assistance
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4.6 million Syrians are refugees and 6.6 million are displaced within
Syria
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320,000 people have been killed including 12,00 children
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1.5 million have been wounded or injured
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Infrastructure in Syria has crumbled
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Currently the UN Security Council is working on a resolution that
could lead to peace and new elected officials
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The Syrian Genocide still exists today
Preventions
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We pledge awareness and support to prevent future genocides
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The best way to prevent genocide is to educate yourself and others
on these specific issues
Works Cited
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"Syria Backgrounder." United to End Genocide. United to End
Genocide, n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2016.
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"Syria Crisis Fast Facts and Overview of the Refugee Situation." World
Vision. World Vision, n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2016.
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"Syria: The Story of the Conflict." BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web.
3 Feb. 2016.