How did the war in Syria start and why?

What began as a peaceful uprising against President Assad in 2011 has become a full-scale civil war. read more

A peaceful uprising against the president of Syria seven years ago has turned into a full-scale civil war. The conflict has left more than 350,000 people dead, devastated cities and drawn in other countries. read more

The trouble began in 2011 in the Syrian city of Deraa. Locals took to the streets to protest after 15 schoolchildren were arrested - and reportedly tortured - for writing anti-government graffiti on a wall. read more