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The Lebanese Navy boards a ship from Libya allegedly carrying weapons bound for the opposition in Syria.
2012-04-28

The Syrian navy shells the city of Latakia, killing as many as 26 people, including Palestinian refugees from Ramel refugee camp in southern Latakia.
2011-08-15

2011 Syrian uprising: Syrian Navy gunboats fire heavy machine guns targeting waterfront districts in Latakia, as ground troops and security agents backed by armor storm several neighborhoods. Up to 26 people are killed.
2011-08-14

Four European nations (the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Portugal) circulate a draft United Nations Security Council resolution condemning the Government of Syria for its recent crackdown on protesters.
2011-08-2

French newspaper "Le Figaro" reports that Hezbollah has transferred hundreds of missiles from Syria to Lebanon, fearing the fall of the Syrian government in the ongoing Syrian uprising.
2011-06-26

The Syrian regime claims to have retaken Jisr al-Shughour, while residents who fled speak of fighting, divisions and defections among government troops as police and workers arm themselves to defend the town against the army.
2011-06-13

The United Kingdom and France prepare a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the 2011 Syrian uprising.
2011-06-8

Syrian blogger Amina Abdallah is kidnapped by armed men in Damascus.
2011-06-6

2011 Syrian uprising: At least one mass grave is reported to have been discovered in the city of Daraa; the government denies it exists.
2011-05-17

At least 3 people are killed in the centre of the city of Homs, with one being seen to be shot in the head after forces loyal to the regime fire into crowds of people. Gunfire erupts in the city of Daraa.
2011-05-13