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Fresh anti-government protests take place in Bahrain, sparking confrontations with riot police.
2012-07-14

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League calls for a ceasefire in Syria, saying that tanks and heavy weaponry have been withdrawn from Syrian cities, but warning that snipers remain a threat.
2012-01-2

2011 Egyptian revolution: Several hundred police officers are dismissed in concessions to protesters.
2011-07-13

Bashar al-Assad's speech fails to please the people as nationwide protests against his regime continue.
2011-06-20

Two people are killed and fifteen injured in a hand grenade attack on a pro-opposition military facility in Sana'a, Yemen.
2011-06-5

Syria's foreign minister Walid al-Moualem, speaking on television, attacks the European Union for imposing travel bans and asset freezes on officials.
2011-05-23

Residents of Misrata claim that snipers loyal to Muammar Gaddafi are posted on rooftops in the town.
2011-03-20

Forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council–including 1,000 Saudi troops–arrive in Bahrain amid continuing protests.
2011-03-14

Tear gas is fired on anti-government protesters blocking a highway near the Bahrain Financial Harbour.
2011-03-13

MPs join protests in the capital Sana'a as President Ali Abdullah Saleh refuses to step down.
2011-02-21