Syria's Grim reality: The unforgivable Use of Chemical Weapons Against it's Own Citizens
Since 1963, Syria has been governed by the Alawite Assad family, a minority group constituting 25% of the population. This prolonged rule has left the Sunni Muslims, comprising 74% of the population, with unequal representation, often facing discrimination. The tensions escalate further with violence directed at Kurds and other ethnic minorities such as assyrians, Turkmens, Armenians , leading the nation into a persistent civil war since the eruption of the Arab Spring in 2011. This wave of protests triggered a surge in violence and a refugee crisis. In an attempt to suppress dissent and minority voices, the Assad regime has resorted to the egregious use of chemical weapons, resulting in severe human rights violations. The multifaceted challenges in Syria have created a complex and ongoing crisis that continues to reverberate both regionally and globally. Bodies of victims of a s...