Syria forces open fire on protesters in Daraa, witness says although other reports claim that they were firing shots in the air.

Clashes continue in Aleppo, with fighting near the city's television and radio station.
2012-08-4

Bahrain Centre for Human Rights's president Nabeel Rajab is arrested by representatives of Bahrain's Interior Ministry on arrival at Manama airport from Lebanon ahead of his scheduled court appearance.
2012-05-5

Egypt's deputy prime minister Yehia El-Gamal resigns on the fifth day of the sit-in at Tahrir Square in Cairo.
2011-07-12

2011 Moroccan protests: Demonstrations are called for following a constitutional referendum on greater freedoms held yesterday.
2011-07-2

The death toll is reported to be at least 11 in Syria today.
2011-07-1

Reuters reports that the President of the United States Barack Obama has signed an order authorising covert help for the rebels.
2011-03-30

Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, addresses the nation amid unrest.
2011-03-30

Iran and Bahrain expel diplomats following Iran's criticism of the crackdown on the protesters.
2011-03-20

Libya then immediately violates its own ceasefire, shelling Misrata and killing 25 civilians.
2011-03-18

A coalition of Moroccan youth groups called “The February 20 Movement” calls for peaceful protests in cities throughout the country.
2011-02-20

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Syria forces open fire on protesters in Daraa, witness says although other reports claim that they were firing shots in the air.

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