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Syrian rebels seize control of Murak, a town located north of the city of Hama on a strategic highway that is crucial to control of western Syria, following clashes with pro-government forces. Murak was the scene of heavy fighting last year when government forces took control of the town in October 2014.
2015-11-5

Syria agrees to an Arab League plan to allow monitors into the country amid the uprising.
2011-12-19

The Arab League votes to suspend Syria over its violent suppression of the Syrian uprising, pledging new sanctions and urging member states to withdraw ambassadors from Damascus.
2011-11-12

The Syrian opposition reports that the Army has entered the town of Maarat an-Numan.
2011-08-8

Syrian forces kill at least 20 civilians in attacks on several pro-democracy demonstrations across Syria.
2011-07-29

2011 Syrian uprising: Several deaths are reported as a security crackdown continues against anti-government protests in Syria.
2011-07-14

2011 Syrian uprising: A Syrian human rights organisation claims that Syrian Army troops have killed 22 people in the town of Hama since yesterday.
2011-07-6

Syrian troops raid the town of Bdama near the Turkish border in an attempt to crush a nationwide uprising.
2011-06-18

The Syrian human rights group Sawasiah claims that at least 63 protestors were killed on Friday.
2011-06-4

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