Civil War in Syria

When did the war break out?

• 2001

• 2007

• 2011

• 2015

What party does Bashar Al-Assad belong to?

Why got the Iran involved in the Syrian conflict?

• Exploit natural resources of Syria

• Fight against the YPG

• Achieve resignation of Al-Assad

• Gain control over Middle East

• Drive back the USA

What could have been done differently to facilitate Chérine‘s flight and integration in Switzerland?

Did the UN try to solve the conflict through sanctions?

• Yes

• No

How would you go about solving the conflict in Syria if you were the UN?