Coming Syria dictatorship collapse imminent as ally Russia begins to prepare for victory of rebels
Syria articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Opposition in Syria Gains Democratic World Recognition
War turning against dictatorship as rebel opposition in Syria gains democratic world recognition: Syria dictatorship on last legs as rebel fighters close in
Obama Recognizes Syria Rebels, Blacklists Fundamentalists
Obama Recognizes Syria Rebels: Syria violence escalates as US recognizes Syria opposition as sole representative: Syria dictatorship on last legs as rebel fighters close in on Damascus
Lebanon Peace Activists Watch Syria Developments Closely
Lebanon peace activists work for nation that has been rocked by the civil war across the border in Syria – Lebanon religious tensions reflected in larger Syria as war turns more violent
Syria Dictatorship Spokesman Defects to Europe
Assad regime continues its descent into complete collapse as Syria dictatorship spokesman defects
Desperate Young Syria Children Suffer Brunt of Battle
Syria children suffer brunt of fight and need help as conditions worsen on ground – Save the Children charity seeking funds to secure emergency needs
Arab League: Syria’s Assad May Fall at Anytime
Assad may fall at anytime but his violence has escalated popular protests to civil war
Google and Twitter Move to Aid Syria Opposition
Social media giants Google, Twitter move to aid Syria opposition on website as democracy movement
Syria is World’s Only Government Using Landmines
While such weapons threaten civilian population for generations, Syrian government using landmines
Dictatorship on Defensive as Syria Rebels Gain Ground
Nation has become engulfed in vicious war with increasing casualties as Syria rebels gain ground