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The United Nations Security Council unanimously approves a resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria.
2018-02-24

The United Nations seeks $16.4 billion to fund humanitarian assistance programs in 2015 with Syria, Iraq, Sudan and South Sudan the areas of greatest need.
2014-12-8

2011 Syrian uprising: Syrian state media report the deaths of at least 40 people in two car bombings in the capital Damascus.
2011-12-23

2011 Syrian uprising: Syria's opposition urge the United Nations and Arab League to hold emergency meetings after an alleged massacre took place in the northwest of the country, before Arab League monitors enter the country.
2011-12-21

The Arab League threatens to take Syria to the United Nations within two weeks if the country does not accept its proposals to end the crackdown on the uprising.
2011-12-18

Turkey seizes a Syrian ship possibly carrying weapons to the Syrian Army, as the 2011 Syrian uprising continues.
2011-09-24

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issues an amnesty for all "political crimes" amid continuing protests.
2011-05-31

The European Union imposes sanctions on 13 Syrian officials in response to a violent crackdown on protests in the country.
2011-05-10

The United Nations Human Rights Council condemns Syria for using deadly force against peaceful protesters and calls for an investigation into the killing of civilians and other alleged crimes; China, Russia and Pakistan vote against measures as "meddling in Syria's internal affairs".
2011-04-29

The United Nations calls for an investigation into a crackdown on demonstrators in Syria.
2011-03-22