Sources: France 24
The Islamic State kills eight people, including two civilians, in an ambush on pro-government militiamen in Syria's Badiya desert. 2024-07-4
The head of the international Red Cross, Peter Maurer, arrives in Damascus for a three-day review with the Syrian government of the humanitarian situation. 2012-09-3
At least two bombings are reported of government facilities in the Syrian capital Damascus with several police and civilians reported dead. 2012-03-17
2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly votes in favour of an Arab sponsored resolution condemning human rights violations by the Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad. 2012-02-16
Human Rights Watch calls on the Lebanese government to grant asylum to people fleeing from Syria. 2011-05-20
Dozens of tanks have been sent to the Syrian city of Homs as the Government continues to crack down on protesters. 2011-05-5
Security forces in Syria arrest dozens of people following pro-reform protests. 2011-04-2
Snipers in the city of Latakia, Syria, kill at least three people as protests continue. 2011-03-26
Protests continue in cities across Syria demanding greater freedoms; gunfire is also heard in Deraa. 2011-03-25