Sources: BBC
The Free Syrian Army’s commander, Riad al-Asaad, says that the Hezbollah is actively participating in the Syrian civil war on the side of the regime. 2012-06-27
The United Nations reports the deaths of 13 men in a mass execution in eastern Syria. 2012-05-30
Several nations, including Turkey, Germany and Canada, expel Syrian diplomats in response to the May 25 Houla massacre. 2012-05-30
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights estimates that 98 people were killed in Syria today including 61 civilians. 2012-05-29
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges "maximum restraint" from the Syrian regime as the first UN military observers arrive in Damascus to monitor a fragile ceasefire. 2012-04-16
Despite the deadline, the violence continues with the Syrian Army shelling the cities of Homs and Hama and insurgents killing six soldiers. 2012-04-10
In his annual Easter message from the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI calls particularly for "an end to the bloodshed" in Syria. 2012-04-8
Russian officials will meet with U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan to discuss his efforts to mediate a cease-fire in Syria and with a Syrian opposition delegation in the next few days. 2012-03-22
The Arab League calls for a peace keeping force to be sent to Syria to halt violence. 2012-02-12
The Arab League votes to suspend Syria over its violent suppression of the Syrian uprising, pledging new sanctions and urging member states to withdraw ambassadors from Damascus. 2011-11-12