One of the origins of the Syrian civil war has been determined to be

A) anti-government graffiti spray-painted on a wall by a teenage boy.
B) President Bashar al-Assad being charged with war crimes.
C) the number of refugees fleeing Syria.
D) the election of Bashar al-Assad.

Bashar Al-Assad

Bashar Al-Assad is the President of Syria, having held the office since July 2000, following the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad.

Syrian Civil War

An ongoing armed conflict in Syria, starting in 2011, involving various factions including the Syrian government, opposition groups, and foreign powers.

Anti-Government Graffiti

Visual expressions or messages painted or marked on public spaces that criticize, oppose, or protest against the government or its policies.