Historical Events tagged with "daraa"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Outbreak of Conflict in Syria
March 15th, 2011 14 years ago
In Syria, protests erupted in March 2011, aiming for political reform and the release of political prisoners. Inspired by uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, demonstrators took to the streets in cities like Daraa, demanding greater freedoms. The government's harsh response included violent crackdowns, escalating tensions and igniting a nationwide protest movement. The situation swiftly deteriorated, leading to armed resistance and conflicts between regime forces and opposition groups.
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