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Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab and his family defect to Jordan to join the opposition. State-run media claims he was fired, but the Free Syrian Army states this was only after he arrived in Jordan.
2012-08-6

Demonstrators against the regime flood a main highway in a march stretching for miles as Bahrain's rulers struggle to contain opposition anger ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
2012-04-21

The Syrian Army offensive in Homs continues with further heavy fighting expected over the weekend.
2012-02-10

al-Qwalish is taken by anti-Gaddafi forces, who make gains of 12 kilometres, after a battle lasting 6 hours.
2011-07-6

Government spokesperson Moussa Ibrahim states that two boatloads of arms intended for use by anti-Gaddafi forces have been seized near Janzour outside Tripoli.
2011-07-5

2011 Libyan civil war: Turkey recognizes the National Transitional Council of the anti-Gaddafi forces, with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu meeting with rebel leaders in Benghazi and offering at least $200 million in aid.
2011-07-3

The torture and eventual killing of a 13-year-old child held in custody causes further outcry among the people of Daraa.
2011-06-1

Bangladeshi expatriates report being forced to take part in pro-government demonstrations.
2011-03-17

The Justice and Equality Movement in Darfur, western Sudan, asks the United Nations to rescue its leader in Libya, after accusations he was supporting mercenary activities in the country.
2011-02-28

Libya's representatives to the Arab League, China, India and other countries resign in protest at the violence.
2011-02-21