Sociology
DOI: 10.18510/hssr.2020.8157
Submitted: 2020-01-30
Published: 2020-01-30

THE IMPACT OF THE POST ARAB SPRING ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS IN SYRIA

PhD Candidate at Research Centre of History, Politics and International Affairs, Faculty of Humanitiesand Social Sciences, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
Professor and Chair, Research Centre of History, Politics and International Affairs, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
Associate Professor, Research Centre of History, Politics and International Affairs, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
Arab Spring Syria Civilians Democracy Human Rights Conflict

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to give an analysis of the humanitarian situation and the case of human rights in Syria after the events of the Arab spring.

Methodology: This is analytical-descriptive research that has been done through literature review, content analysis, and documentary and case study research.

Result: our results suggest that the Syrian government made false concessions designed to end the revolts. The occurrence led to the formation of a rebel group, the Free Syrian Army whose main objective was to oust the authoritarian regime and stop the killing of civilians. This marked the beginning of the blatant violation of human rights as well as the civil war in Syria. The government not only ignited but also took the war to its own people killing, injuring and imprisoning thousands of people. Worse still, thousands of women and young girls still suffer sexual violence during the nightly raids conducted frequently on either opposing camps. Following the massive violations of human rights, almost all economic sectors of Syria have met rock-bottom.

Applications: This research can be used for policymakers and the international community to take a further step to aid the Syrian civilians.

Novelty/Originality: In our research, we try to target a very much debated topic in the Middle East. Although several articles written about the humanitarian and human rights situation in Syria studies on human rights after the Arab spring is still lacking.

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