Sources: BBC
Syrian civil war: Rebels capture an air base east of Aleppo. 2012-10-12
A draft resolution is circulated by Saudi Arabia at the United Nations General Assembly calling for an end to the violence, as the Syrian city of Homs is besieged by the Syrian army. 2012-02-11
At least three people are killed and 22 injured after Yemeni Army troops shell opposition forces in the southern province of Taiz. 2011-10-5
Gunmen attack the Presidential palace in Taiz resulting in the death of four soldiers. 2011-06-5
2011 Mauritanian protests: Hundreds of people demonstrating during a "day of rage" against the regime of President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz are tear gassed by police, while others are arrested and opposition MPs deterred from joining the protests. 2011-04-26
The British government confirms that the Libyan Foreign Minister, Moussa Koussa, has resigned and defected to Britain. 2011-03-30
Forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council–including 1,000 Saudi troops–arrive in Bahrain amid continuing protests. 2011-03-14
Pro-Gaddafi forces are besieging the towns of Misrata and Zawiya. 2011-03-13
Several people are charged after calling for Middle-East style protests in China. 2011-02-25