The Syrian government announces its intention to release children it locked up for their pro-democracy actions.

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2012-08-6

France says Syrian regime leaders will answer for "murderous folly".
2012-05-28

The Egyptian government denies licenses to eight U.S. civil society groups, including the Carter Center.
2012-04-23

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announces that his government will invite opposition figures to talks to be held in July to set the framework for a national dialogue that he has promised, and that constitutional changes would be on the agenda.
2011-06-27

NATO begins using attack helicopters for the first time in air operations over Libya.
2011-06-4

2011 Saudi Arabian protests: Amid demonstrations by the unemployed, women protesters gather to demand a vote but are defeated and rounded up by authorities.
2011-04-24

Security forces in Saudi Arabia break up a protest outside the interior ministry in the capital Riyadh demanding the release of political prisoners.
2011-03-20

Opposition forces rescue seven rebels 'buried alive' under concrete in a government compound in Benghazi, while close to 100,000 migrant workers flee Libya.
2011-02-28

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The Syrian government announces its intention to release children it locked up for their pro-democracy actions.

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