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The first members of a U.N. monitoring team arrive in Syria, while at least 23 people are reported killed in violence across Syria.
2012-04-15

Turkey threatens to launch a military incursion into northern Syria to protect fleeing refugees.
2012-03-15

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

Syrian forces open fire on protesters in the capital Damascus.
2012-02-21

France, Spain, Netherlands and Italy recall their ambassadors for more consultations.
2012-02-7

Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, visits Damascus to hold discussions with the President of Syria Bashar al-Assad about the current violence.
2012-02-7

The United States closes its embassy in Damascus, while the United Kingdom recalls its ambassador.
2012-02-6

Syrian Army forces launch an offensive in areas of the capital Damascus, as 60 people are killed across the country in the latest violence.
2012-01-29

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, proposes that Arab League troops be sent to Syria to end ongoing violence in the country.
2012-01-14

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: According to Syrian state media, 26 people are killed and 63 wounded when a suicide bomber blows himself up at a police station in Damascus. The Syrian opposition blames the Syrian government for orchestrating the attack, and alleges that they have leaked information from security forces that Aleppo is next.
2012-01-6