Uprising in Syria, 2011
Date |
Event |
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Feb 2011 |
Small protests occur in Syria, inspired by movements in other Arab countries. Security forces make arrests. |
Mar 6, 2011 |
Syrian police detain children for antigovernment graffiti in Darʿā. |
Mar 15, 2011 |
Antigovernment protests spread across multiple Syrian cities. |
Mar 19, 2011 |
Security forces seal off Darʿā to contain protests. |
Mar 24, 2011 |
Security forces reportedly kill dozens in a Darʿā demonstration. |
Mar 29, 2011 |
President Assad dismisses the cabinet amidst rising protests. |
Mar 30, 2011 |
Assad blames foreign conspiracies for unrest in his first speech addressing the protests. |
Apr 6, 2011 |
Syria shuts down its only casino and allows teachers to wear the niqāb. |
Apr 12, 2011 |
Heavy military force is used against protest hubs in Bāniyās and Homs. |
Apr 16, 2011 |
Assad promises to lift the emergency law but offers no concrete reforms. |
Apr 19, 2011 |
Emergency law is lifted, but opposition sees it as a cosmetic change. |
Apr 28, 2011 |
Baʿth Party members resign in protest, and death toll exceeds 500. |
May 9, 2011 |
EU imposes arms embargo and sanctions on Syrian officials. |
May 19, 2011 |
US imposes sanctions on Syrian officials, extended to Assad later. |
May 30, 2011 |
Protesters react to images of a tortured boy, Hamza al-Khatib. |
Jun 6, 2011 |
Government reports soldiers killed by armed gangs; opposition claims soldiers were executed. |
Jun 10, 2011 |
Syrian troops move into Jisr al-Shughūr; residents flee to Turkey. |
Jun 20, 2011 |
Assad blames foreign conspiracies again in his third speech. |
Jun 27, 2011 |
Some opposition leaders hold a rare public meeting in Damascus. |
Jul 1, 2011 |
Large protests occur, especially in Ḥamāh. |
Jul 3, 2011 |
Troops are sent to Ḥamāh, leading to house raids and arrests. |
Jul 7, 2011 |
US ambassador visits Ḥamāh, drawing condemnation from Syria. |
Jul 8, 2011 |
Massive demonstrations continue in Ḥamāh; French ambassador also visits. |
Jul 11, 2011 |
Assad supporters attack US and French embassies in Damascus. |
Jul 25, 2011 |
Cabinet approves a draft law allowing new political parties, criticized by the opposition. |
Jul 29, 2011 |
Defectors announce the formation of the Free Syrian Army. |
Aug 3, 2011 |
UN Security Council condemns Syria for violence against protesters. |
Aug 4, 2011 |
Assad enacts the law allowing new political parties. |
Aug 8, 2011 |
Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia recall ambassadors from Syria. |
Aug 17, 2011 |
Assad claims military operations have ceased in a call with UN Secretary-General. |
Aug 18, 2011 |
Western leaders call for Assad’s resignation. |
Aug 23, 2011 |
UN reports over 2,200 deaths; Human Rights Council investigates. |
Sep 2, 2011 |
EU bans import of Syrian oil. |
Sep 8, 2011 |
Iranian president urges Assad to end violence. |
Sep 15, 2011 |
Syrian National Council is formed. |
Sep 27, 2011 |
Syrian troops clash with army defectors in Al-Rastan. |
Oct 2, 2011 |
Syrian National Council calls for international support. |
Oct 4, 2011 |
China and Russia veto a UN resolution condemning Syria. |
Oct 14, 2011 |
UN reports 3,000 killed since protests began. |
Oct 29, 2011 |
Arab League denounces Syrian violence. |
Nov 1, 2011 |
Syria agrees to Arab League dialogue plan. |
Nov 8, 2011 |
UN reports 3,500 killed; Arab League suspends Syria. |
Nov 12, 2011 |
Free Syrian Army attacks government forces. |
Nov 27, 2011 |
Arab League imposes sanctions on Syria. |
Dec 7, 2011 |
Assad defends government response; elections held. |
Dec 13, 2011 |
UN reports over 5,000 killed; Syria agrees to Arab League peace plan. |
Dec 22, 2011 |
Arab League monitors enter Syria. |
Dec 27, 2011 |
UN official reports ongoing violence despite monitors. |
Jan 2, 2012 |
Arab League confirms withdrawal of some military vehicles. |
Jan 4, 2012 |
Opposition accuses Syria of hiding military forces. |
Jan 28, 2012 |
UN reports over 7,500 civilian deaths. |
Feb 4, 2012 |
Russia and China veto UN resolution; Homs attacked. |
Feb 16, 2012 |
UN General Assembly condemns Syrian crackdown. |
Feb 23, 2012 |
Kofi Annan appointed as peace envoy. |
Feb 27, 2012 |
Syria claims high turnout in referendum. |
Feb 29, 2012 |
UN reports over 7,500 civilian deaths. |
May 10, 2012 |
Suicide bombing kills over 50 at military base. |
Sep 25, 2012 |
Market fire in Aleppo amid heavy fighting. |
Nov 11, 2012 |
Opposition forms National Coalition. |
Syrian Civil War: Facts & Timeline
Syrian Civil War: Refugee and asylum-seeker statistics- Over half of Syria’s population is displaced due to the continuation of hostilities, with an estimated 16.7 million people requiring emergency aid in 2024. Approximately 6.5 million are recognized as refugees and asylum-seekers. The Syrian Civil War began in 2011 over concerns such as employment, corruption, and democracy.
In this article, we’ll talk about the Syrian Civil War: Facts & Timeline. We will cover what happened during the war, when it started, how it unfolded over time, and the impact of war.
Table of Content
- Syrian Civil War Overview
- Syrian Civil War Key Facts
- Syrian Civil War Timeline
- Uprising
- Civil war
- Impact of Syrian Civil War
- Conclusion
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