The Syrian Civil War has clearly been a prominent event in
the world recently. Throughout this conflict horrendous and questionable
actions have been taken by both sides. However, I was led to believe that the
rebels were thoroughly justified in their opposition to their government. For
decades the Syrian government has tightly controlled what Syrian citizens could
do as well as information/media etc. they could access. This lack of freedom is a reoccurring recipe for
uprising in the world. Despite the
injustices inflicted upon the citizens by the government, both sides have
allegedly crossed the invisible moral and civil line. An article currently on
the CNN website has shared information about a report made by U.N. investigators
in Syria. According to this source both side are using children to assist their
efforts in this violent situation. Apparently, children have been used by both
sides as informants as well as exposed to the threat of death if caught. The death
toll of this recent conflict is around 70,000 and increasing with no solution to
the conflict in sight. Despite being a lifelong American, I have always thought
that civil wars are usually not the business of outside parties. This clearly
makes the ongoing conflict in Syria an example of an event that needs outside
intervention. With the preceding passage in mind: What steps can/should be
taken to attempt to diffuse the violence? Is an end to violence in Syria possible
in the next year? 5 years?
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/12/world/meast/syria-civil-war/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
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