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The Syrian Army recaptures all of the towns and villages in the Barada river valley near Damascus from rebel forces.
2017-01-29

More than 160 people have been killed in fighting between the Syrian Army and opposition forces in the suburbs of Damascus.
2013-11-24

A conference to "rescue Syria" is held in Damascus by the National Coordination Body and around 20 other parties. Twenty eight parties, which are also opposed to the militarization of the conflict, have not participated. The conference calls for a ceasefire and a peaceful political transition to succeed the Assad regime. The armed opposition considers the position as "too lenient on the dictator".
2012-09-23

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

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

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