The Syrian Army, backed by Russian Air Force support, enters the largely deserted city of Ma'arrat al-Nu'man in the northern Idlib Governorate. Only light resistance is reported as most rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, withdrew their fighters. The city had been under rebel control since October 2012. 2020-01-28
A car bomb in Afrin kills nine people and wounds over 14 others. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. 2019-10-31
An explosion in Idlib kills more than a dozen, including civilians and children. 2018-04-9
The Syrian Army declares that the Eastern Ghouta towns of Arbin, Zamalka, Jobar, and Ein Tarma are vacated of rebel fighters. Except for the town of Douma, which is facing an ultimatum, the government controls most of the area around the capital Damascus. 2018-03-31
Government forces launch a ground and air offensive in eastern Ghouta despite the adoption of Resolution 2401 by the United Nations Security Council demanding a ceasefire in part of the area. 2018-02-25
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the total number of refugees from Syria reaches over five million. 2017-03-30
Around 1,500–2,000 people leave al-Waer district of Homs today for their preferred destination of either Northern Homs Governorate, Idlib Governorate or Turkish Army positions in Northern Aleppo Governorate. Up to 15,000 to 20,000 people including armed militants, their families and supporters will leave the besieged district in the coming weeks with the rest of the population reconciling and receiving aid. 2017-03-18
US Vice President Joe Biden says there "is no doubt that Syria's government was responsible for a recent chemical attack in Damascus". 2013-08-28
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