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Syrian dissidents reject a call by Kofi Annan to stop fighting and seek peace talks.
2012-03-8

Two Western journalists are killed in the Syrian city of Homs, American Marie Colvin working for the "Sunday Times" and French photographer Remi Ochlik.
2012-02-22

Activists report that at least 92 people have been killed across Syria after security force shelling intensified in the rebel-held Baba Amr district in the city of Homs.
2012-02-22

The bombardment of Homs in Syria continues for an 18th successive day, killing over 100 people.
2012-02-21

The Syrian army continues its bombardments of Homs, as Arab officials confirm that regional governments would be prepared to arm the opposition if the fighting does not cease.
2012-02-14

The city of Homs remains under siege with heavy gunfire reported.
2012-02-7

Ahmet Davutoğlu, the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, says Turkey's doors were “open to all Syrians who want to flee from oppression.”
2012-02-6

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls on the Syrian regime to "stop killing its own people".
2012-01-15