5. Short Overview
The Syrian Conflict refers to violence occurring in the
country Syria, the relationship that neighboring countries
play in the violence within Syria, and rebels forces that
continually push against government’s military. Multiple
outside nations are involved in the Syria conflict,
potentially trying to influence the country without
“getting their hands dirty”. The likelihood of the Syrian
conflict ending soon is not very probable. The increase in
violence and the crackdown of governmental protesters is
astounding. Tension in the governmental system and with
the rebels creates a hostile environment with mass killing.
6. Ruling Religion of Syria
Alawites, Nusayris and Ansaris
Alawis History
Alawis are one of the religious groups in Syria that play a large role in the Syrian conflict. Syria’s past, and the ascension
of the Alawites define how Syria is today. From the lowly status of Alawites before the French Mandate (1920’s) in Syria
to then increasingly gaining power within the ranks of the French Army. Alawites were able to gain power and keep power
due, due to the unstable country of Syria.
7. Gallery 1
This gallery will focus on religion in Syria and
how the religious patchwork that is the Syrian
people has influenced the current conflict, and
how it will continue to influence the situation if
the present regime were to topple.
8. Ruling Religion of Syria
Alawites, Alawis, Nusayris and Ansaris
Alawis History:
Alawis are one of the religious groups in Syria that play a large role in the
Syrian conflict. Syria’s past, and the ascension of the Alawites define how Syria
is today. From the lowly status of Alawites before the French Mandate (1920’s)
in Syria to then increasingly gaining power within the ranks of the French Army.
Alawites were able to gain power and keep power due, due to the unstable
country of Syria.
9. Alawis Religion
Traced back to Muhammad Ibn Nusair
Split from
Ismailism
(Shiite cult of Islam)
Named after Alai, Muhammad’s
Cousin and son-in-law
Doctrines are not
written
Secret Religion
(No mosques, only
devotional rooms)
Disapproval of Islamic duties
10. How are Alawites Effecting
the Current Conflict?
Alawites involved
in Government Alawi Citizens
or
11. Gallery 2
• This exhibit will focus on the ways that Syria
has interacted with other countries
throughout history and how those
relationships are changing en lieu of the
current uprising in Syria.
15. US Ambassador to Syria Robert S. Ford represents American
interests to the Syrian Government and confers with the Czech
Republic government, the government protecting American power
in Syria since our February suspension of Embassy operation.
18. Many neighboring countries feel an investment in the outcome of
the Syrian conflict. Refugees from Syria have been fleeing in the
hundreds of thousands to Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, etc. Most
of these countries favor the downfall of the Assad regime.
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19. Gallery 3
• This gallery will focus on the everyday life in
Syria, hopefully answering questions about
topics of health, education, food, health,
censorship, and the refuge situation in Syria
and how these areas of everyday life have
evolved as a reaction to the current situation.
20.
21. CENSORSHIP
- Strict internet censorship
- Blocks from global sites
- Rising of a “Cyber Army”
- Spread of false information
- Anti- Regime Activists
- Use media as a platform to
spread protest to world
22.
23. EDUCATION
- About 10% of budget is
towards education
- Primary education is
compulsory for all Syrians
- Skills are used for
betterment of the
community economically
- 44% students scored under
one of the lowest
benchmarks on
international exam
- Greater need to improve the
education
- Importance is being placed
on the Syrian refugees’
education
- It is unlicensed
- Added psychology for
children to deal with trauma
- About 10% of schools have
been shut down
- About 2000 destroyed
24.
25. HEALTH
Not enough funding levels to provide with demand for healthcare
Disparities in availability of healthcare
Infectious disease and illness related to environmental pollution remains a big
problem
26.
27. FOOD
WFP feeding 1.4 million Syrians
$61 million short in funding
Catholic Relief Services to help the Syrian refugees
Humanitarian needs are growing in Syria
Families are assisted in areas that are most affected by the conflict
28. REFUGEES
About 200,000 in just Turkey
Due to the antigovernment protests
Funding to help out child refugees
34. Identity
إدنتتي
What does identity mean to you in the Syrian Conflict?
After watching the videos, was there a change in your opinion?
Read the first hand account of a Syrian-American.
35.
36. Syria and Other Countries
Which countries border Syria?
=U.S =Syria
U.S sends humanitarian aid including
medical supplies, medical care, blankets,
basic household necessities.
The US does not have any more operations in Syria,
or government agencies.
Neighboring counties are taking on many refugees.
Each outside country wants a different religion or
regime to takeover after the conflict is over.
Each country wants to
protect their own interests.
37. Everyday Life in Syria
Health
Education
Refugees
Censorship
Food
38. Religions in Syria
The Alawites religion is the current governmental power. Not only do the Alawites represent a government,
but they are also a religion. In the United States religion has never been paired with politics.
In Syria, religion defines the government and the ideas that the government has.
Similar to the beginning of any other country, religion has always played a large role in Syria history.
Religion will also continue to play a large role in years to come regarding the Syrian conflict.
Hinweis der Redaktion
Proceed to the intro to the Syrian conflict sign to begin your tour!
Some key factors that define the alawite religion are as followed. The Alawite religion can be traced back to Muhammad Ib Nusair who died around 900. The Alawite religion stemmed from his teaching. The religion of the Alawites split from Ismailism, the Shiite cult of Islam. The Alawites were named after Ali, a relative to Muhammad. Doctrines, of the religion were not written. The Alawite religion has remained secret even to this day. This religion does not even have mosques, but devotional rooms. Alawites have a disapproval of Islamic duties and are sometime forced to carry out these duties to avoid persecution. These are just six factors that form the Alawite religion.
