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== Detailed explanation == | == Detailed explanation == | ||
===== Why is there a conflict in Syria? ===== | |||
In 1971 the [[Bashar al-Assad|Assad]] family made the rules in the country. | |||
In 2000, Assad became the president of Syria. | |||
In Syria there are many [[Muslim]] people. | |||
The people are divided into religious groups. | |||
One group of them are Alawites. | |||
Assad and his family are also Alawites. | |||
Assad has given many Alawites important jobs. | |||
Most of the jobs are in politics. | |||
In other words, many Alawites determine the rules in Syria. | |||
Other groups of people are not treated equally. | |||
They are not allowed to say anything against it. | |||
Or do anything about it. | |||
Because otherwise they will be punished. | |||
For example, with [[torture]]. | |||
In 2010, the Arab Spring began. | |||