Syrian Activists Call for 'Day of Rage' on Facebook
Social media campaign emerges as Arab Spring spreads to Syria
Complex civil war with international involvement
Social media campaign emerges as Arab Spring spreads to Syria
Anti-government graffiti by schoolchildren triggers violent crackdown and nationwide protests
Government troops surround protesters in historic mosque as uprising intensifies
Deadly crackdown on peaceful protesters marks escalation in government violence
Tanks and troops surround birthplace of uprising in massive crackdown operation
Child's brutal death galvanizes Syrian opposition and international outrage
Colonel Riad al-Asaad announces formation of armed opposition group as Syrian military splits
US President calls for Syrian leader's departure amid escalating violence
Regional organization deploys monitors to assess government crackdown
Government launches devastating assault on opposition stronghold Baba Amr district
Government artillery pounds rebel areas in sustained bombardment campaign
Syrian forces target media center killing veteran journalist and photographer
Syrian government forces and militia execute families in sectarian atrocity
Suicide attack at National Security headquarters eliminates Assad's inner circle members
Rebel attack kills top Assad officials including defense minister
US president warns Assad against chemical weapons use threatening military intervention
Unified political body emerges to challenge Assad regime and gain international recognition
Syrian al-Qaeda affiliate refuses Iraqi Islamic State integration
Obama administration acknowledges Assad regime used sarin gas against opposition
Lebanese militia's intervention marks major escalation in Syrian conflict
Sarin gas assault kills over 1,400 civilians including children
Sarin gas attack on rebel-held areas marks deadliest use of chemical weapons since 1988
US-Russia agreement prevents military strikes while eliminating Assad's chemical arsenal
Last-minute diplomatic agreement prevents American military intervention in exchange for Assad's arsenal destruction
US and Russia coordinate diplomatic effort to end Syrian civil war
International community faces obstacles in Syrian political transition
Islamic State seizes key city from rival rebel groups and Syrian government
International mediation attempt brings Syrian government and opposition together
Government escalates indiscriminate bombing targeting opposition neighborhoods
Syrian president secures third term with 88% vote in government areas only
Islamic State announces establishment of caliphate spanning both countries under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Brutal beheading video shocks world and triggers US military response
American and Arab allies launch bombing campaign targeting Islamic State positions
American and Arab allies launch military campaign targeting Islamic State
Islamic State assault on border town becomes symbol of Kurdish resistance
YPG victory becomes symbol of ISIS defeat and Kurdish resilience
International attention shift allows Assad regime to escalate military operations
Islamic State seizes historic site raising fears of cultural destruction
Moscow begins air campaign against opposition forces, fundamentally altering conflict dynamics
Putin launches airstrikes supporting Assad regime against opposition forces
Deliberate bombing of medical facilities marks escalation in war crimes
NATO ally downs Russian aircraft, escalating tensions and threatening wider conflict
Conflict reaches grim milestone with massive casualties and displacement
Government encirclement traps 275,000 civilians in opposition areas
US-Russia brokered truce excludes ISIS and al-Nusra but offers humanitarian hope
Military putsch failure alters Erdogan's Syria policy and regional relationships
Turkish military intervention targets ISIS and Kurdish expansion
Ankara intervenes militarily to clear Syrian border of ISIS while preventing Kurdish territorial expansion
American airstrikes kill 83 Syrian soldiers in mistaken target identification
Turkey-Russia brokered agreement allows rebel and civilian departure
Government and Russian forces complete conquest of Syria's largest city in decisive victory
Government troops liberate ancient city and assess cultural damage
Sarin gas attack kills 89 civilians including children, prompting US missile strikes
US missile attack on Assad occurs during Chinese president's visit
American F-18 downs Syrian Su-22 attacking Kurdish forces near Raqqa
Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Islamic State's self-declared capital
Kurdish-led coalition captures Islamic State's self-declared capital after four-month siege
Second Turkish military intervention targets YPG-controlled enclave
Government offensive against Damascus suburb creates humanitarian catastrophe
Coordinated missile attacks target Assad's chemical weapons program after Douma attack
Nuclear agreement exit affects Iranian involvement in Syrian conflict
Sochi agreement prevents Syrian government assault on last opposition stronghold
President declares victory over Islamic State despite military concerns
President declares victory over ISIS and orders American forces home
Turkish military invades northeastern Syria targeting Kurdish YPG forces
Putin-Erdogan deal establishes new arrangements after Operation Peace Spring
Medical facility bombing continues systematic healthcare destruction campaign
Assad regime and Russian forces begin major assault on last opposition stronghold
Deadliest attack on Turkish forces threatens direct military confrontation
Russian-Turkish deal establishes security corridor and joint patrols in Idlib
Coronavirus outbreak overwhelms already destroyed medical infrastructure
Conflict anniversary reveals massive destruction and ongoing humanitarian crisis
Syrian dictator secures fourth term in internationally condemned election
Russian tactics in Ukraine mirror Syrian conflict approach with civilian targeting
UN-mediated negotiations fail to produce constitutional progress
7.8 magnitude quake compounds humanitarian crisis in conflict zones
Syrian president returns to Arab fold after 12 years of isolation
Hamas attack on Israel diverts international attention from Syrian issues
Military campaign escalates against Tehran's military infrastructure
Opposition forces break years of stalemate with major attack in northwestern Syria
Opposition forces seize Syria's largest city as Assad's army retreats
Syrian government falls after lightning offensive as President Assad flees to Moscow
Syrian dictator flees country as opposition forces capture the capital
Moscow negotiates with new Syrian authorities over strategic naval and air facilities
Post-Assad authorities begin rebuilding war-torn country with international support
Millions of displaced Syrians begin returning home following regime change
Diplomatic talks over Tartus and Hmeimim facilities remain deadlocked
Post-Assad government establishes democratic framework with international oversight
New government creates special court to prosecute Assad regime atrocities
New government eliminates final stockpiles hidden by Assad regime
Historic diplomatic engagement opens between former enemies
Electoral commission begins preparations for historic democratic vote
Historic democratic vote marks transition from dictatorship to representative government
Global campaign seeks former dictator's prosecution for crimes against humanity
6.8 million Syrian refugees face deteriorating conditions as international support dwindles
International inspectors seek access as reports emerge of chlorine gas use in Idlib
International investment and sanctions relief drive economic growth
Historic gathering brings together former adversaries to discuss cooperation
International cooperation rebuilds archaeological treasures destroyed by war
Government presents comprehensive plan for national development and reconciliation
Syria remains partitioned between government, opposition, and Kurdish areas after 14 years of war