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Syria
Columns of tanks are reported to be moving toward the city of Hama, where anti-regime protests have been ongoing. Syrian forces are also cracking down in Duraa, Homs, and Baniyas. The European Union announced an embargo against Syria.
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Syria
Syrian forces use soccer stadiums as prisons, human rights groups say
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Egypt
Egypt’s new foreign policy tests old alliances
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Iran
Iran helping Syrian regime crack down on protesters, say diplomats
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Syria
Government tanks and troops have entered the city of Baniyas, penetrating Sunni enclaves; protesters have formed human chains. At least 26 protesters were killed yesterday in several cities, including Homs and Hama. Rights groups claim over 800 civilians have been killed since the uprising began in mid-March.
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Syria
Security forces have rounded up hundreds of anti-regime protesters and have charged them with “degrading the prestige of the state,” according to a human rights group. Nearly 3,000 Syrians have been arrested, but the number may be as high as 8,000.
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Syria
Troops loyal to President Assad shelled the city of Duraa and stormed a mosque. Security forces killed 62 people on Friday. Hamas denied reports that its leader, Khaled Mashaal, would leave the country.
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Syria
Syrian activists seek army role in transition
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Syria
The Muslim Brotherhood endorsed anti-government protests as security forces continue to crack down in several cities. More than 50 people have been reported killed during protests over the past several days. The IAEA said Syria attempted to build a nuclear reactor.
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Egypt
Surprise Palestinian unity deal challenges Israel
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Syria
Deadly attack on protesters raises questions about Syria’s stability
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Syria
Syrian tanks, soldiers lay siege to southern towns
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Hamas
Syria: The key piece in a regional Rubik’s cube
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Syria
The military has deployed tanks, armored vehicles, and thousands of troops into the town of Duraa, the epicenter of anti-regime protests. Syrian forces have also deployed to the town of Jableh and the Damascus suburb of Douma.
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Syria
Foreign Office tells all Britons in Syria to leave now
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Syria
Exiles shaping world’s image of Syria revolt
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Syria
Syria security forces killed 12 mourners in Duraa, Douma, and Barzeh, The mourners were attending funerals for some of the 82 people killed during protests on April 22.
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Al Qaeda in Iraq
As Arab spring turns violent, democracy advocates face big challenges
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Syria
Easter cancelled in Syria
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Syria
Government forces reportedly shot protesters in several cities, killing 60, in the bloodiest day in the five-week uprising. Despite concessions by President Assad, thousands of protesters are demanding an end to his rule and the establishment of a democracy.
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Syria
Loyal, secretive security forces keep Syria leader in power
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Syria
The government lifted the 48-year-old emergency law and abolished the state security court. Security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in Homs, wounding 25.
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Egypt
Egyptians court US foes
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Syria
Security forces reportedly killed more than 25 Syrians while attempting to suppress anti-government demonstrations in Homs. Tens of thousands of Syrians attended funerals today.
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Syria
US secretly backed Syrian opposition groups, cables released by WikiLeaks show
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Syria
Security forces killed three people and wounded dozens more after opening fire at a funeral in the town of Talbiseh. The funeral was held for a soldier who is thought to have been tortured and killed by security forces.
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Syria
President Assad promised to lift the country’s emergency laws by next week. He also promised other reforms, including legislation allowing the formation of political parties, but warned that once these reforms are implemented, “there will no longer be an excuse to organize protests in Syria.”
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Syria
A purported Syrian intelligence document recommended that no more than 20 protesters be killed daily and said opposition leaders should be linked to Israel, the US, and disliked Saudi and Lebanese officials. Security forces clashed with protesters in Damascus. Syria denied any Iranian role in quelling domestic protests.
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Denmark
Sweden issues Syria travel warning
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Syria
The US said Iran is providing support to Syria to suppress nationwide anti-government protests. The US claimed Iran is providing weapons and intelligence-gathering assets to aid security forces in suppressing protests and monitoring the opposition.
