Sources: CBC
The United Nations Security Council unanimously approves a resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria. 2018-02-24
The delegation of the government of Syria rules out starting any direct talks with the opposition delegation as U.N. sponsored peace talks enter a third day in Geneva. 2016-03-16
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts a resolution aimed at identifying those responsible for deploying chlorine and other chemical weapons in attacks in Syria. 2015-08-7
20 United Nations peacekeepers are detained by around 30 armed fighters in the Golan Heights on the border between Syria and Israel. 2013-03-6
The United Nations suspends operations in Syria and withdraws non-essential staff as the Syrian civil war worsens. 2012-12-3
The United Nations suspends its peacekeeping mission in Syria amid escalating violence. 2012-06-16
United Nations Special Envoy Kofi Annan visits Syria a day after the Security Council unanimously condemns the Houla massacre. 2012-05-28
Syrian uprising: United Nations envoy Kofi Annan describes the situation in Syria as bleak, raising concerns about reports indicating that Syrian Army forces are conducting operations against opponents. 2012-04-25
The Arab League threatens to take Syria to the United Nations within two weeks if the country does not accept its proposals to end the crackdown on the uprising. 2011-12-18
The United Nations Human Rights Council condemns Syria for using deadly force against peaceful protesters and calls for an investigation into the killing of civilians and other alleged crimes; China, Russia and Pakistan vote against measures as "meddling in Syria's internal affairs".2011-04-29