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Syrian uprising
Two years ago Syria's conflict began with demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services.
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
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