The Syrian government says that the revolt against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad has ended, but it will still keep soldiers inside cities, "for security". 2012-03-30
Protesters are also reported to have stormed Syrian embassies in Kuwait, Egypt, Australia, Germany and Greece. 2012-02-4
Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the fatal tear gassing of residential areas by Bahraini security forces. 2012-01-27
The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union, an advisory body to the Arab League, calls for the removal of its monitors in Syria, saying that they are inadvertently helping the government cover up ongoing violence. 2012-01-1
Activists allege that medical workers have been arrested for treating anti-government protesters. 2011-04-26
Rebel forces seize more towns and advance towards the government-held town of Sirte. 2011-03-27
A Libyan army spokesman says Libyan armed forces have been issued a command to observe an immediate ceasefire following air bombardment from American, French and British forces aiming to implement a UN resolution authorising the use of force to protect Libyan civilians from government troops. 2011-03-20
Demonstrators defy a government ban in the Syrian capital Damascus and protest for a second day, demanding the release of political prisoners. 2011-03-16
Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi surround the town of Zawiya as part of a general counterattack. 2011-02-28