Sources: France 24
At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government residents in As Suwayda, Syria. 2022-07-28
A United Nations official claims that Syrian government activities have caused "well over 7,500 deaths" in the Syrian uprising. 2012-02-29
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
Navanethem Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, accuses the Syrian government of launching an "indiscriminate attack" on civilians. 2012-02-13
The European Union imposes sanctions on 13 Syrian officials in response to a violent crackdown on protests in the country. 2011-05-10
Dozens of tanks have been sent to the Syrian city of Homs as the Government continues to crack down on protesters. 2011-05-5
Protests continue in Syria despite the lifting of the state of emergency law. 2011-04-20
Thousands of anti-government protesters occupy and start a sit-in at Al-Saa Square in Homs, the third largest city in Syria. 2011-04-19
At least four people are shot dead by security forces during anti-government protests in Syria. 2011-04-17
Security forces in Syria arrest dozens of people following pro-reform protests. 2011-04-2