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01/09/2011 - Syria

Senior Syrian official announces his resignation

The Attorney General of the province of Hama said he had resigned in protest at hundreds of killings and thousands of arrests by President Bashar al-Assad's regime, as nationwide demonstrations ...

eople protest against President Bashar al-Assad on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in the city of Suqba August 30, 2011
31/08/2011 - SYRIA

Hundreds killed' in Syria protests during Ramadan

A total of 473 people were killed during protests in the just-ending Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Syria, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights group said on Wednesday.

28/08/2011 - Syria - Turkey

Violence in Syria continues despite reform

In Syria, two people are dead and nine others are wounded in the northwestern province of Idlib.

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24/08/2011 - Syria

Sanctions stop Syria from using Visa cards

Visa credit cards issued in Syria can no longer be used as of Wednesday, as sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad are imposed.

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20/08/2011 - Syria

Tanks enter Homs as Syrian opposition struggles to unite

Opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were meeting in Istanbul Saturday to launch a “national council” to fight his regime.

14/08/2011 - Syria

Tanks and warships lead assault against protesters in Latakia

At least 21 people were killed after Syrian military opened fire on residents in the Mediterranean port city of Latakia, activists said Sunday.

13/08/2011 - Syria

Syrian tanks enter Latakia, heavy gunfire reported

Syrian human rights activist say tanks moved into the port city of Latakia on Saturday morning causing residents to flee.

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12/08/2011 - Syria - Turkey

Seven reported killed in Syria as Turkey's Gul urges reform

Syrian security forces killed at least seven people during Friday protests, according to rights groups.

11/08/2011 - Syria

Syrian forces kill 10 as crackdown continues, activists report

Syrian forces have killed at least 10 people in the central province of Homs after tanks and soldiers stormed more towns in the region, rights activists say.

08/08/2011 - Syria

Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia withdraw Syria ambassadors

Kuwait and Bahrain have recalled their ambassadors to Syria, following Saudi Arabia’s decision to do so on Sunday.

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