The article selected titled, “Syria conflict causing
‘staggering’ humanitarian crisis” discusses the current state of Syria and the
Syrian people. Begging with a call to action by the International Rescue
Committee for the world improve its response to the 600,000 plus Syrians who
have fled the country. Other astonishing statistics include two million plus
Syrians who are believed to be internally displaced within the country, over
60,000 civilian have been killed since the beginning of the conflict in March
2011, and the “level of rape and sexual violence occurring in the conflict is
‘horrific’”.
According to the International Rescue Committee, the primary
reason cited by refugees for leaving Syria is rape. Also the World Food Program
is providing aid for 1.5 million Syrians as they simultaneously fight for the
ability is the Tartus port.
Lastly, the Human Rights Watch has “accused the army of
expanding its use of cluster munitions”, which are banned by 111 nations. Other
weapons being used include ground-based rocket launchers, air attacks, and
short-range Scud-style ballistic missiles in addition to the slue of assault
rifles by individuals.
This article connects to the course because it describes the
current state of affairs in Syria, highlighting the magnitude of the issue.
Personally, I was unaware of the enormity of this historical issue.
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