The crisis in Syria, explained

The Syrian war has been a slowly unfolding catastrophe, one that has embroiled nearly the whole world. Here's a look at how it started, why it became so complicated and what might happen next. How did the war in Syria start? It's hard to remember now, but the unrest in Syria began on a hopeful note. […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/12/the-crisis-in-syria-explained/