2011 Arab Spring Revolutions begin starting in Tunisia
2011 Students protest against the Assad Government that have ruled Syria for over 40 years
The civil war starts between Assad´s Government forces and Rebel forces
The USA, Turkey, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia support the rebel forces
Russia and Iran support Assad and his forces
Fundamentalist groups like ISIL also become involved in the conflict
90% of Syrians live below the poverty line
50% of Syrians are refugees
Over 3.6 million Syrian refugees are in Turkey putting pressure on resources like housing and jobs
there are severe food shortages and high rates of malnutrition
The Syrian currency has fallen and there are rising food and fuel prices
Environmental consequences
Jordon has taken over 600 000 Syrian refugees and struggles to supply enough food, energy and water
Unemployment is high in Jordon due to the influx of Syrian refugees looking for work
Germany accepts 900 000 Syrian refugees and struggles with integration
