Thousands of people march in the southern Syrian city of Deraa calling for more political freedoms.

Syrian security forces fire into crowds of demonstrators, as thousands protest across the country after Friday prayers.
2011-05-20

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

Syrian Army troops pull out of the cities of Banias and Deraa after operations to crack down on anti-government protests.
2011-05-14

Dozens of tanks have been sent to the Syrian city of Homs as the Government continues to crack down on protesters.
2011-05-5

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

Protests continue in cities across Syria demanding greater freedoms; gunfire is also heard in Deraa.
2011-03-25

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

Demonstrators defy a government ban in the Syrian capital Damascus and protest for a second day, demanding the release of political prisoners.
2011-03-16

Syrian protestors call for "a day of anger" against the Syrian government.
2011-02-4

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2011-03-21

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Thousands of people march in the southern Syrian city of Deraa calling for more political freedoms.

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