Sources: France 24
Islamic State fighters enter the ancient ruins of Palmyra after capturing the Syrian city of Tadmur yesterday. A hundred pro-government fighters are believed to have died in fighting. 2015-05-21
At least two bombings are reported of government facilities in the Syrian capital Damascus with several police and civilians reported dead. 2012-03-17
Navanethem Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, accuses the Syrian government of launching an "indiscriminate attack" on civilians. 2012-02-13
John Baird, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs announces that Canada will be imposing sanctions against Syria. 2011-05-24
Dozens of tanks have been sent to the Syrian city of Homs as the Government continues to crack down on protesters. 2011-05-5
More than 1,000 people are arrested in Syria amid ongoing protests 2011-05-4
Eyewitnesses claim that Syrian security forces killed four protesters in the coastal city of Banias. 2011-04-10
Syrian human rights activist and government critic Haitham al-Maleh is released from prison as part of an amnesty for those convicted of minor crimes and those aged over 70. 2011-03-8
2011 Syrian protests: Social media mobilises the people of Syria for rallies demanding freedom, human rights and the end to emergency law, scheduled for Friday and Saturday in front of the parliament in Damascus and at Syrian embassies internationally. 2011-02-3