Syria war: What brought it about? Posted by : Add Comment What began as a peaceful uprising against President Assad in 2011 has become a full-scale civil war. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/1UvQelV via IFTTT Tags : #BBC world news Share This : Unknown Related Post:Facebook confirms data-sharing agreements with Chinese firmsGuatemala volcano: Almost 200 missing and 75 deadBelleau Wood: Why this WWI battle is still important in USStorm over India film on women who 'smoke, drink and have sex'Separation of migrant families: What other countries doEthiopia offers Eritrea chance to end Africa's longest war