1. Syria's Phase of Radicalisation
- Publication Date:
- 04-2012
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- International Crisis Group
- Abstract:
- As the 10 April deadline Kofi Annan (the UN and Arab League joint Special Envoy) set for implementation of his peace plan strikes , the conflict ' s dynamics have taken an ugly and worrying turn. Syrians from all walks of life appear dumbfounded by the horrific levels of violence and hatred generated by the crisis. Regime forces have subjected entire neighbourhoods to intense bombardment, purportedly to crush armed opposition groups yet with no regard for civilians. Within the largest cities, innocent lives have been lost due to massive bomb attacks in the vicinity of key security installations. Perhaps most sickening of all have been pictures displaying the massacre of whole families, including the shattered skulls of young children. The first anniversary of what began as a predominantly peaceful protest movement came and went with only scattered popular demonstrations. Instead, there was immeasurable bloodshed.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Political Violence, Armed Struggle, and Sectarian violence
- Political Geography:
- Middle East, Arabia, United Nations, and Syria