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Tens of thousands of people converge on Cairo's Tahrir Square to demonstrate against Egypt's military rulers, who have seized power following the ousting from power of Hosni Mubarak in last year's revolution.
2012-06-19

Bahraini uprising: The 11-year-old child imprisoned by the regime speaks of being chased down while playing in the street.
2012-06-12

It is reported that heavy bombing on Homs has been taking place since this morning. Young activists of the Sham News Network also report violent clashes in various neighbourhoods of Damascus between loyal forces and rebels of the Free Syrian Army [http:--www.agi.it-english-version-world-elenco-notizie-201206091619-cro-ren1059-syrian_activists_say_30_civilians_killed_by_regime (AGI)]date=August 2019
2012-06-9

The UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague announces that Britain would supply body armour, police uniforms and communications equipment to Libyan National Transitional Council police forces. [http:--www.mercurynews.com-news-ci_18383338?nclick_check=1 (AP via "San Jose Mercury News")]date=August 2019
2011-06-30

Bahraini forces fire live rounds at civilians in Sitra as part of its crackdown on protests against the regime, assisted by Saudi Arabia. Video footage emerges showing the use of poison gas against civilians.
2011-04-28

NATO jets fly over Tripoli on their mission to destroy Muammar Gaddafi's forces as loud explosions knock 3 television stations (Libyan Television, Jamahiriya TV and Shababiya) off-the-air.
2011-04-25

After rebels retreat outside Ra's Lanuf, the coalition has begun launching air-strikes at Gaddafi's forces again.
2011-03-30