#foreign intervention in syria
The fruits of the Syrian ‘Arab Spring’: over 250,000 dead, over 6.7 million refugees and over 7.6 million internally displaced. A perpetuating cycle of uncontrolled, unending violence. The plight of refugees seeking asylum in Europe has evoked worldwide sympathy, illuminating the humanitarian issues faced by Syrians escaping the Civil War that has raged on since 2011. Images of distressed and weary refugees bordering European shores has been a common feature of most international news outlets. Hidden behind these depressing pictures is…