Both the rebels and the government have done things during the war that has hurt civilians. While al-Assad was in charge people were complaining of a high unemployment rate, corruption, and a lack of political freedom. These things caused the rebels to stand up, which is what started the civil war. Although the government is not helping right now during the war, the rebels are also hurting the country. ISIS is one of the main rebel groups in Syria right now. They control large parts of northern and eastern Syria. The war was essentially started by the rebels, who are also trying to take over and control
