Syria

Where is it located?
It's located in the middle east.

Which are the 2 sides involved in the conflict?

Government and president vs Rebels = FSA (Free Syrian Army)

How long has the conflict gone on? (Civil War)

The Syria conflict has been going on since March 2011 and is still going on now. Bashar al Assad- children arrested for anti-government graffiti, which led to protest for children released and democracy. Violent government reaction in April 2011 and more protest and for president's resignation. Sarin Gas attacks against the Syrian people in 2013.

Weapons used?

-Chemical Weapons / Warfare (Neurotoxin Sarin Gas) can cause mass destruction. It was banned in many countries around the world due to the horrible consequences in
-The UN (United Nations) went to Syria for a Chemical weapon inspection.

Reasons why Obama is involved?

-Because Obama is the current president of US and the weapons that are used can be very dangerous and it is a international issue.
-Obama is discussing with Britain because he says that "We cannot accept a world where women and children and innocent civilians are gassed on a terrible scale."

Impact on the Syrian People?
This violence has led to many civilians to flee the country. 1 million children were made refugees, total of 2 million refugees.
Refugee- people that are running away from a place due to war or violence, homeless.
Veto- a right to say no.

Resources:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/01/syrian-refugee-obama-lied-zaatari
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/23910589
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/01/un-chemical-weapons-inspectors-investigation