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← All TopicsCivil war, chemical weapons, refugees, and the fall of Assad
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Early reports detail escalating violence and sectarian strife, as international bodies express concern and the Syrian opposition begins to organize.
International diplomatic efforts intensify, while the humanitarian crisis deepens with a million refugees, and the UK considers arming rebels.
The UN investigates alleged chemical weapons use as rebels gain ground, and the regional impact of the conflict becomes more apparent.
The human cost of the war, particularly on children, is highlighted, with allegations of war crimes against Assad and international efforts to destroy chemical weapons.
The focus shifts to the growing threat of ISIS, with arrests related to Syria terror and concerns about the country becoming a failed state.
International efforts to combat ISIS intensify with airstrikes, while the group's destructive actions, including the destruction of Palmyra statues, are reported.
New allegations of chemical attacks emerge, Turkey launches an offensive in Afrin, and US-Turkish relations sour amidst the ongoing conflict.
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