The war in Syria explained in five minutes

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Published 2013-09-18
What is going on in Syria and why? This animation explains the events that have led to the ongoing civil war in the Middle Eastern country, which is reported to have claimed over 100,000 lives.
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It's a complicated issue, but this explainer should serve as a good starting point for understanding it all.


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All Comments (21)
  • @pacus123
    The lies by the Guardian explained in 5 minutes.
  • @TBLiov
    Trying to explain the very complicated situation of Syria in 5 minutes reminds me of when I wanted to learn Japanese through a book called " learn Japanese in 5 days", it never worked.
  • @samirtalibov37
    they destroyed the country of the poor Syrians. I remember how that day started. Syria stands up despite the devastation I wish patience to the Syrian brothers and sisters I hope your country will prosper again 🥺🙏 Greetings from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿❤🇸🇾
  • @kaano3770
    Thanks god we have internet, so we can defend us from wrong information. What ever u hear from this video , its a twisted reality, the way America write the history. First time ever I'm kinda proud of the comment section. u guys are no sheep's or trolls
  • @abdisharif3654
    A CIA analyst once said, “If you think the US involvement in the Middle East is not because of their partnership with Israel, then your a fool!!!”
  • @cdhr6743
    "Assad will fall." Assad: Wins with Russian aid. Guardian: You weren't supposed to do that.
  • @angela-ox3ho
    My best friend Alan died in Syria during this out of hunger. He went to visit close family relatives but then the bombing incident happened. His family had to go underground but had no food or water. After 4 days, I found out Alan had died out of hunger. I hope you all understand what Syria is going through. I love you Alan. Your in a better place now. Rest in Peace best friend. You’ll see me but in a very,very long time.
  • “Experts agree that al Assad will be removed from power, it’s just a matter of when” 2019: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
  • @sayma160
    "The white wash of the role of West in Syrian war in 5 mins"
  • @kasmkarm
    Civil war in lybia ended?! I'm Egyptian and that's a news to me!
  • @neoanderson7763
    I want to know if it's a crime for a news media company to knowingly lie to the public?
  • @z3a3k3
    I clicked on it just to see the comments, have read the first two underneath and now can leave a little bit more reassured that there is still hope left for mankind. Thanks.
  • @MotiMota15
    10 years later and Assad is still in power.
  • How did the rebels find thousands of weapons rockets mines tanks missiles
  • @ls14p
    Small groups of armed rebels started to appear...how?Who arms them?
  • @lisaraa23
    The only thing i learned from this war is to not to trust in anyone ....