What did happen in Syria?

   What happened in Syria is very serious and important news in the world. In addition, I think we should know about the situation of the Middle Eastern countries today, so I chose this topic.
 
  Then,  what is happening in Syria now? Why is this event so pivotal?
  The conflict in Syria began in March 2011 as a pro-democracy movement, like other Arab Spring uprisings. Syria is the only Middle Eastern country that has a majority Sunni population but is ruled by a Shiite minority. I think this complexity of Syria's regime makes this event more serious . Also, because of participation of some countries around Syria in this civil war, this war is made more complicated. In order to understand what is happening in Syria well, I think it is essential to know the history of the Middle Eastern countries, or what happened in the past there.

  I think expanding of polio is more critical in Syria. In a refugee camp, aid workers cannot guarantee to keep the camp clean, so they do not have any means to protect children against polio or any other diseases. Besides these insanitary surroundings, aid workers' safety is not guaranteed, so they cannot go to where people are asking for relief. These are main reason why polio expanded so rapidly. When I reading this article, I surprised that polio was eradicated in Syria 14 years ago. This means that polio was brought from other countries by foreign fighters. I think it is outrageous to involve people, especially children, who hope to live peaceful lives.

  I would like to learn about the Middle Eastern countries more to understand the situation.