The Syrian protests began in the southern city of Daraa . Several children were arrested for anti - government graffiti . Syria is burning -- scorched for nearly a year by tenacious political resistance , a merciless security crackdown and cries for democracy . A year later , the protests have spread throughout the country .
The Syrian protests began in the southern city of Daraa . Several children were arrested for anti - government graffiti . A year later , the protests have spread throughout the country .