Syria's civil war

Updated: Tue, 29 Oct 2013

Tens of thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced since Syria launched a crackdown on anti-government protesters in March 2011.

What began as a peaceful uprising has gradually evolved into an armed insurgency, pitting rebels against government forces.

Read our full Syria war briefing.

See also: How is Syria's civil war impacting the region?

Tens of thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced since Syria launched a crackdown on anti-government protesters in March 2011.

What began as a peaceful uprising has gradually evolved into an armed insurgency, pitting rebels against government forces.

Read our full Syria war briefing.

See also: How is Syria's civil war impacting the region?