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Opposition activists report at least 128 deaths around the country, as the UN-brokered ceasefire appears to collapse. The Syrian Army bombards three Damascus districts and the city of Bara near Idlib, killing at least 22 people. [http:--edition.cnn.com-2012-10-28-world-meast-syria-civil-war-index.html?hpt=hp_t2 (CNN)] [http:--www.trust.org-alertnet-news-syria-air-force-bombs-cities-truce-practically-over- (Reuters)]date=August 2019
2012-10-28

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

Thousands of Syrians take part in a pro-government rally in the capital Damascus.
2012-03-15

Security is increased in the capital Damascus in an attempt to prevent further protests in the capital.
2012-02-19

Security forces open fire at a funeral procession in Damascus for those killed in protests in the capital.
2012-02-18

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

Syria rejects calls for Arab troops to intervene in the country's conflict.
2012-01-17

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