Witness History: Archive 2013 - Syrian uprising

Two years ago Syria's conflict began with anti-government demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services. Their crime - graffitti against Bashar al-Assad.

Photo: Demonstrators in Daraa later in March 2011. Credit: AP

Published on Friday, 15th March 2013.

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