about syria?

The trouble began in 2011 in the Syrian city of Deraa.

Locals took to the streets to protest after 15 schoolchildren were arrested - and reportedly tortured - for writing anti-government graffiti on a wall.

The protests were peaceful to begin with, calling for the release of the children, democracy and greater freedom for people in the country.

The government responded angrily, and on 18 March 2011, the army opened fire on protesters, killing four people.

The following day, they shot at mourners at the victims' funerals, killing another person.

At first the protesters just wanted democracy and greater freedom.

But once government forces opened fire on peaceful demonstrations, people demanded that the President, Bashar al-Assad, resign.

President Assad refused to step down.

As the violence worsened he offered to change some things about the way the country was run, but the protesters didn't believe him.

The war is now more than just a battle between those for or against President Assad.

In early 2014, in neighbouring Iraq, an extremist group called Islamic State, or IS, began to take over large areas of the country.

IS is a radical militant group which has used violence against anyone who doesn't agree with their extremist views.

IS later moved into eastern Syria and in the chaos of war they were able to gain land and power there too.

Chemical weapons have been used during the war, causing anger around the world.

Caught in the middle of these wars, the Syrian people have lost their homes and members of their family. Many are living in makeshift camps.

Lots of countries are continuing to supply aid, such as food and emergency supplies, but the US and Britain said they had to stop all other support as they feared the equipment may be stolen by rebel groups, which they did not support.

For now, discussions continue between powerful nations like the US, Russia, Britain and France, to try to work out if there is another way to help Syria achieve peace.

Can do, a number of charities and non-governmental organisations have opened appeals specifically aimed at helping the plight of refugees. Various organisations spell out exactly what a specific donation could provide.

CharityWatch identifies the following charities, which are providing humanitarian relief to Syrians, that receive an “A” or “B” grade based on the portion of their budget going to program services and their fundraising efficiency. Contact the organizations below for information on specific relief operations now underway.

CARE A

Catholic Relief Services A

Church World Service B+

Doctors Without Borders USA A

International Medical Corps A

International Rescue Committee A+

Mennonite Central Committee A-

Mercy Corps A-

Oxfam-America A-

Save the Children A

United States Fund for UNICEF A-

World Vision

Saudi Arabia and Qatar decided to get rid of Assad - illegal regime change - because he won't play ball with them over a pipeline running through Syria - he deals with Russia and Iran instead

so they funded "rebels" ie mercenaries to bring him down - many of these mercenaries have since formed into ISIS

in UK people protested against attacking Syria so UK didn't invade however they have a new premise to attack now - ISIS - they are pretending to attack ISIS but are really aiming to take out Assad - so you see ISIS are quite useful

meanwhile millions of Syrians have to flee their home

Syria is not a democracy ,it is a brutal tyranny

Not knowing why an Indian is asking about Syrians in the Israel section, there are millions of needy Indians in India itself. Why not helping your own people first?

Most Syrian refugees in refugee camps live under better conditions than Indians in their ghettos.

You may find a way to help the refugees who have fled Syria.

Syria is not a democracy ,it is a brutal tyranny

Good luck, unless you got money and ties with the media you can't do anything realistic to help them. Maybe donate some money, but absolutely make sure the people you're giving your money to are trustworthy

It's absolutely hilarious. That's what it is!

If you are a Muslim, you shpuld ask fellow Pakistanians to help Muslim refugees.