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
Fighting resumes in Syria near the Lebanese border and Idlib Governorate as a temporary ceasefire between the Syrian government, its ally Hezbollah and an alliance of insurgent groups ends. 2015-08-15
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
Dozens of tanks have been sent to the Syrian city of Homs as the Government continues to crack down on protesters. 2011-05-5
At least four people are shot dead by security forces during anti-government protests in Syria. 2011-04-17
Eyewitnesses claim that Syrian security forces killed four protesters in the coastal city of Banias. 2011-04-10
Syrian forces kill at least four people at the Omari Mosque in the southern Syrian city of Deraa following days of protest against the Ba'ath Party. 2011-03-23
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