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
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
President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev practically rules out supporting a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning a crackdown by the Government of Syria on protestors. 2011-06-20
Syria condemns the decision by the United States to impose sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad in response to ongoing anti-government protests. 2011-05-19
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
The United States Government offers free flights out of Syria to its employees. 2011-04-3
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