End to the Syria’s Civil War? David Cameron Hopes so

Today, Syria remains an ever pressing issue on the minds of many.  Syrian refugees continue to pour into Europe by the thousands, leaving the European Union in chaos.  Russia continues to support the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad.The Syrian Civil War appears never ending, as there is thought to be little hope or resolution.  The Arab Spring protests initially prompted the revolt, rebels demanded for Assad’s resignation.  Civil War erupted at Assad’s refusal to resign.  Since then, the death toll is thought to be at least 220,000.  Overtime, the Islamic State and jihadists presence has grown ever stronger, worrying other nations.

David Cameron meets pupils at a girls school in the town of Zaatari, Jordan, which receives funding from the UK government. One in 13 people in Jordan is a Syrian refugee. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/Pool/Getty Images
David Cameron meets pupils at a girls school in the town of Zaatari, Jordan, which receives funding from the UK government. One in 13 people in Jordan is a Syrian refugee. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/Pool/Getty Images (The Guardian)

With that being said, UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, attends the United Nations on Sunday hoping to end Syria’s Civil War by deal.  The UN Summit is to be held in New York.  Cameron  argues that Assad would need to step down as president, but not immediately.  Assad could continue as president, during a time of transition for the Syrian government.  Although Cameron has no specific time frame, he remains hopeful of long-term peace for Syria.

The Migrant Crisis in Europe continues to place pressure on Cameron, as he is criticized for is lack of action.  However, Cameron states, that the UK’s multi billion-pound overseas aide program provides, “life-saving support” to millions to Syrian refugees. The UK aid’s payment is currently 12bn euros, however with Cameron’s support,  a bill has been passed to increase 0.7% GDP every year in overseas aid.  Cameron intends to take 20,000 Syrian refugees by 2020.

Civilians and Free Syrian Army fighters chant slogans as they walk past damaged buildings during a protest against President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo on 14 June. Photograph: Reuters Handout/Reuters (The Guardian)
Civilians and Free Syrian Army fighters chant slogans as they walk past damaged buildings during a protest against President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo on 14 June. Photograph: Reuters Handout/Reuters (The Guardian)

Although the future is not known, a talk of a deal seems likely seriously discuss the ending of the Syrian Civil War. The civil war has has roughly lasted for four years and six months.  US president Barack Obama and Russian president Vladimir Putin will also attend the United Nations, bringing arguably, three of the most powerful world leads together.

 

 

 

Works Cited

Mason, Rowena, Toby Helm, and Heather Stewart. “Deal to End Civil War in Syria Could Allow President Bashar Al-Assad to Stay.” The Guardian. 26 Sept. 2015. Web. 26 Sept. 2015.