The Syrian civil war began in 2011 following peaceful protests against President Assad's regime. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) governs Idlib province, while other extremist factions control parts of Syria. External powers influence the conflict, with Russia providing military support, Turkey supporting rebel groups, Iran and Hezbollah supporting Assad, and India maintaining a neutral stance.
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Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captured Aleppo.
The Syrian civil war began in 2011 when peaceful protests against President Assad's regime increased after the government used violence. The protests were part of the larger Arab Spring movement, which demanded democratic reforms.
The Assad regime's brutal crackdown, supported by Iran, created armed opposition groups, and the conflict escalated as the Sunni-dominated opposition gained support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
Except for a few regions, President Assad controls the vast majority of the country.
Kurdish-majority areas of eastern Syria are under Kurdish control.
HTS-led rebel groups control Idlib province.
Other extremist factions, such as remnants of the Islamic State, control portions of Syria's southern desert.
It is an extremist organization that governs Idlib province in northwestern Syria. It was previously known as Jabhat al-Nusra (Al Nusra Front) and is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Russia, and Turkey.
Despite its terrorist designation, Turkey maintains a complex relationship with HTS, protecting it from regime attacks and controlling the border into Idlib, where HTS operates.
Russia provides military assistance to Assad's regime and conducts airstrikes.
Turkey supports the rebel groups, including HTS, and has a strategic interest in controlling the border with Idlib.
Iran and Hezbollah supply Assad with troops and militias.
The United States has backed opposition groups and fought ISIS in Syria.
The ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey in March 2020 has largely been held, however, the recent rebel offensive in Aleppo has called the ceasefire into question and revived the conflict, despite both sides' efforts to keep the peace.
India in the Syrian crisisIndia has maintained a neutral stance in the Syrian conflict to balance its relations with the United States and Russia. India's strategic interests in the region include trade, energy security, and the well-being of its diaspora. India did not vote on a UN General Assembly resolution calling for a cease-fire in Syria. India remains a strong advocate for regional peace and stability. |
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