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British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon says only five percent of Russia's airstrikes in Syria have targeted Islamic State extremists. Instead, other Syrian rebel groups, including the Western-backed Free Syrian Army, have been attacked. "Our evidence indicates they are dropping unguided munitions in civilian areas, killing civilians," Fallon added.
2015-10-3

Syrian rebels kill 28 soldiers in attacks on military checkpoints near the town of Saraqeb in northern Idlib province, hours after a wave of bombings hit Damascus and its outskirts, according to a report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights; five rebels also died in gun battles following the attacks.
2012-11-1

Syrian uprising: The United Nations Security Council votes to send 300 more observers to Syria.
2012-04-21

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 Free Syrian Army claims to have repelled a push by the Syrian Army into the town of Rastan.
2012-02-13

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

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

2011-2012 Syrian uprising: Security forces kill at least 13 protesters, including three children, amid ongoing protests in Syria.
2012-01-13

The Opposition Free Syrian Army claims to have suspended attacks on military targets pending a meeting with Arab League monitors.
2011-12-30