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The Syrian opposition opens its first embassy in Qatar, a day after it was given Damascus's seat at the Arab League.
2013-03-28

The Arab League summit begins in Qatar, Doha, with the Syria conflict and possible talks between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban among the key issues.
2013-03-26

Political leaders of Palestinian group Hamas exit Syria for Egypt and Qatar, saying it could no longer operate in the country.
2012-02-28

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League calls on the United Nations Security Council to back its proposal for the President of Syria Bashar al-Assad to hand over power to his deputy and prepare for elections.
2012-01-31

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League suspends its observer mission, citing increased violence.
2012-01-28

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League calls on the United Nations Security Council to back its plan to end the violence in Syria.
2012-01-26

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League observer mission ends, with its report to be reviewed at the weekend.
2012-01-19

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League delays sending more observers to Syria; one of its observers also quits the mission.
2012-01-12

2011–2012 Syrian uprising: The Arab League calls for a ceasefire in Syria, saying that tanks and heavy weaponry have been withdrawn from Syrian cities, but warning that snipers remain a threat.
2012-01-2

Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani says Qatar will join the anti-Gaddafi forces, making it the first Arab country to commit military forces.
2011-03-20