What is special about Syria?

Fun Facts about Syria for Kids More than 18,389,000 people live in Syria, although many people have fled the country in recent years. Syria has 71,498 square miles of land. Damascus, the capital of Syria, is the oldest continuously lived-in city in the world. Most people in Syria are Muslim.

What challenges do Syrians face?

More than 80\% of Syrians live in extreme poverty, on less than $1.90 a day. With hundreds of thousands of people displaced in 2020 in northern Syria, aid groups are struggling to meet their needs for shelter, access to clean water, and food.

Is it safe to go Syria?

Syria is not safe for personal travel. Attempting any form of travel in this very hazardous security environment would place you at grave risk. Criminals, terrorists and armed groups target foreigners for terrorist attacks, assassination and kidnapping for ransom or political gain. Syria is an active conflict zone.

Is Russia dropping its support for pro-Assad forces in Syria?

But at the moment, Russia is not dropping its support for pro-Assad forces. So how did Russia get involved in the six-year Syrian war in the first place – and why is it so important to them?

Why did Russian ties with Syria begin to strengthen?

Russian ties with Syria began to strengthen because of their previous Cold War relationship. Russian support in Syria increased dramatically when the Arab Spring – a series of uprisings across the Middle East – began in 2011.

Is Russia fighting in Syria to fight is?

In theory, Russia is there to fight against IS. But in practice, they also attack other anti-Assad rebels, some of which are also backed by the West. How did Russia get involved in Syria?

Which countries are supporting Syria’s moderate rebels?

The UK, France and other western countries have also provided varying levels of support to what they consider to be “moderate” rebels. Fighting continues. Recently, the US removed troops from north-east of the country, which gave way for Turkey to launch a military attack against Kurdish-forces in northern Syria.