Migration to escape oppression and socioeconomic problems has been a recurrent theme throughout history. Currently‚ millions are trying to leave Syria and North Africa because of the total war zones these areas have become. This is similar to what some Americans living in the 1930s experienced as a result of the Dust Bowl. During the Dust Bowl‚ the dirt from the overplowed farms would create large‚ overpowering clouds of black dust. About one third of the entire population of those affected by
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Rotary in Syria Syria‚ officially Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic: ‚)اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴ ﺔ اﻟﺴ ﻮرﻳﺔ اﻟﺠﻤﻬﻮرﻳ ﺔis a country in Western Asia‚ bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West‚ Turkey to the north‚ Iraq to the east‚ Jordan to the south‚ and Israel to the southwest. The name Syria formerly comprised the entire region of the Levant‚ while the modern state encompasses the site of several ancient kingdoms and empires‚ including the Eblan civilization of the third millennium BC. In the Islamic
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Austin Comesanas Dr. Guy Martin War 09/08/13 War In Syria The war in Syria has become a worldwide focus point on other countries intervening with central problems within such societies. This Civil War has created plenty of attention to an abundant of countries and has some wanting to level out this problem of conflict for good. In early January 2011 the conflict began as a civil uprising in response to the Assad Government and its corruption and human rights abuse. Nearing the end
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years. The Middle East has been a hot topic for as long as I can remember. Iraq‚ Saudi Arabia‚ Kuwait‚ Israel‚ Afghanistan‚ 9/11‚ Al Qaeda‚ and Arab Spring all come to mind when I think of the Middle East. The most current hotspot of activity is Syria. Syria has been in a civil war since 2011 between dictator Bashar Al-Assad and rebels. Since the start of the war‚ over 100‚000 people have lost their lives and well over a million have been forced to relocate due to the fighting (Sharwood). In August
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something that is happening and will happen time and time again. This paper will cover the genocide that is happening in Syria‚ it will state why it is happening and who is doing it‚ what are the acts of genocide is happening‚ and the long and short term effects that genocide causing in Syria. The first topic that will covered will be why are these actions are taking place in Syria. According to United to End Genocide‚ “[t]he Syrian crisis began in early 2011 when Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began
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Anthony King Leadership Strengths and Skills 9.17.2013 Crisis In Syria: How Should It Be Handled? The United States has been the world’s peace maker in recent history. America has many allies and friends that we back with funding and man power. The United States has always had a strong military‚ thus when things go bad‚ countries come crawling to America asking for help. The United States armed forces are spread all over the world protecting our allies from their enemies and potential
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Conflict in Syria The ongoing conflict in Syria is becoming a more serious problem by the day. Many countries are joined into this conflict as well‚ who are on either side: the Syrian government’s or the rebels’. Military intervention is still being decided in the US and either decision will have its costs. The most reasonable decision to choose is not to intervene with military in Syria. The international community should wait until they have a reason for intervention which is if the allegation
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A Snapshot of Syria Syria is located in Southeast Asia. It borders Turkey‚ Iraq‚ Jordan‚ Israel‚ and Lebanon. Damascus is the capital. Damascus is one of the oldest inhabited communities in the Middle East. It was established in the third period B.C. and was the center of handcraft goods. Syria occupies about 185‚180 square kilometers (71‚498 square miles). It’s industry includes petroleum‚ textiles‚ food processing‚ and farming. Syria’s climate is semi-arid but it differs between east and west
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Syria was plagued with ever changing governments in the 20th century. In 1946 it became an independent republic that lasted until 1949‚ as it was brought to an end by several coups within that year. During 1945 the army transferred power to the civilians and in the period of 1958 to 1961‚ a union with formed with Egypt and replaced Syria’s parliamentary system. This new system was a centralized presidential regime and a step towards Democracy. The following years after consisted of coups for different
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Isabella Luna October 10‚ 2013 Sociology 100 News Analysis: Syria The violence in Syria began in March of 2011‚ and the Middle Eastern country has been crippled by a brutal civil war ever since. Since then‚ the United Nations estimates that more than 100‚000 people have died during the ongoing clashes between President Bashar Al-Assad’s government and rebel forces who want him out‚ and estimates that more than two million people have fled Syria to neighboring countries‚ most of them being children.
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