Bombs, warplanes, defection, hunger: Syria war engulfs country including Kurds: Kurdish future in jeopardy amid population drop and destroyed social order
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News about the struggle for democracy in Syria. Syria is not a functioning democracy. The Syrian civil war is devastating the country and leading to widespread displacement and regional instability. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.
Iraq Peaceful Protests Erupting as Counter-Protest Started
Protests against Prime Minister Maliki spread through country as counter-protest begin with Iraq peaceful protests erupting ahead of crucial local elections
Why the Stormy Arab Spring Spared Oil Rich Monarchies
A culture of addiction to dictatorship can develop in these oil rich monarchies if the democratic world lets Arab Spring’s golden opportunity slip out of hand
Fleeing Syria Refugees Surge Neighbors in Numbers
As Syria continues to fight civil war, much of country is destroyed and thousands have fled: Syria refugees surge neighbors with up to hundreds of thousands
Syria Dictatorship Refuses to Step Down as War Intensifies
Violence has escalated as Syria civil war drags on into another year of Syrian v Syrian violence
Syria’s Dictator Assad Wins Person of the Year Award
Syria’s dictator has been ironically named person of the year due to war: Syria violence spirals while Assad wins Person of the Year award in modern comedy
Syria Violence Escalating as Senior Regime Officer Defects
Syria Violence Escalating: Syria dictatorship is crumbling but price is becoming much steeper by the day as violence spikes; Syria continues to suffer
Tens of Thousands Call For Iraq PM’s Ouster
Iraq protests in Sunni areas show anger over PM Maliki’s time as country’s leader: Many call for Iraq PM’s ouster for new leaders in blighted country
Violence Raging as Syria Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds
Syria rebels continue push into government territory as war reaching critical and violent stage
Syria Dictatorship Begins Crumbling as Rebels Gain
Assad’s brutal repression of Syria Arab Spring has failed as rebels pressure capital city: Syria dictatorship begins crumbling but looks to hold key regions