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Complex civil war with international involvement
Conflict Start: 2011-03-15
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101 articles January 2011
March 2011
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Syrian Uprising Begins: Teenagers' Arrest Sparks Protests in Daraa
Anti-government graffiti by schoolchildren triggers violent crackdown and nationwide protests
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Syrian Forces Besiege Daraa's Omari Mosque
Government troops surround protesters in historic mosque as uprising intensifies
April 2011
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Syrian Forces Kill 17 Protesters in Homs Friday Demonstration
Deadly crackdown on peaceful protesters marks escalation in government violence
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Syrian Army Launches Full Military Siege of Daraa
Tanks and troops surround birthplace of uprising in massive crackdown operation
June 2011
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13-Year-Old Hamza al-Khateeb Dies Under Torture in Syrian Custody
Child's brutal death galvanizes Syrian opposition and international outrage
July 2011
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Free Syrian Army Founded as Military Officers Defect from Assad Regime
Colonel Riad al-Asaad announces formation of armed opposition group as Syrian military splits
August 2011
18
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Obama Declares 'Assad Must Go' as International Pressure Mounts
US President calls for Syrian leader's departure amid escalating violence
December 2011
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Arab League Sends Observer Mission to Syria
Regional organization deploys monitors to assess government crackdown
February 2012
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Syrian Forces Begin Massive Artillery Bombardment of Homs
Government launches devastating assault on opposition stronghold Baba Amr district
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Syrian Forces Intensify Siege of Homs Opposition Districts
Government artillery pounds rebel areas in sustained bombardment campaign
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Renowned War Correspondent Marie Colvin Killed in Homs
Syrian forces target media center killing veteran journalist and photographer
May 2012
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Houla Massacre Kills 108 Civilians Including 49 Children
Syrian government forces and militia execute families in sectarian atrocity
July 2012
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Damascus Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister in Major Security Breach
Suicide attack at National Security headquarters eliminates Assad's inner circle members
18
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Opposition Bombs Syrian Security Headquarters in Damascus
Rebel attack kills top Assad officials including defense minister
August 2012
20
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Obama Declares Chemical Weapons 'Red Line' for Syria
US president warns Assad against chemical weapons use threatening military intervention
November 2012
11
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Syrian Opposition Forms National Coalition in Doha
Unified political body emerges to challenge Assad regime and gain international recognition
April 2013
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Al-Nusra Front Rejects ISIS Merger, Jihadist Groups Split
Syrian al-Qaeda affiliate refuses Iraqi Islamic State integration
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US Intelligence Confirms Syria Crossed Chemical Weapons 'Red Line'
Obama administration acknowledges Assad regime used sarin gas against opposition
June 2013
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Hezbollah Helps Syrian Forces Capture Strategic Town of Qusayr
Lebanese militia's intervention marks major escalation in Syrian conflict
August 2013
21
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Syrian Government Launches Massive Chemical Attack on Ghouta
Sarin gas assault kills over 1,400 civilians including children
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Ghouta Chemical Weapons Attack Kills Hundreds in Damascus Suburbs
Sarin gas attack on rebel-held areas marks deadliest use of chemical weapons since 1988
September 2013
14
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Syria Agrees to Chemical Weapons Destruction Deal
US-Russia agreement prevents military strikes while eliminating Assad's chemical arsenal
15
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Russia-US Deal Averts Syria Strikes Through Chemical Weapons Elimination
Last-minute diplomatic agreement prevents American military intervention in exchange for Assad's arsenal destruction
December 2013
12
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International Powers Agree on Geneva II Peace Conference for Syria
US and Russia coordinate diplomatic effort to end Syrian civil war
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UN Struggles to Implement Geneva Communique Peace Framework
International community faces obstacles in Syrian political transition
January 2014
14
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ISIS Captures Raqqa and Establishes Syrian Capital
Islamic State seizes key city from rival rebel groups and Syrian government
22
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Geneva II Peace Conference Opens Amid Low Expectations
International mediation attempt brings Syrian government and opposition together
February 2014
15
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Syria Intensifies Barrel Bomb Campaign Against Civilian Areas
Government escalates indiscriminate bombing targeting opposition neighborhoods
May 2014
25
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Assad Wins Wartime Presidential Election Amid Ongoing Conflict
Syrian president secures third term with 88% vote in government areas only
June 2014
29
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ISIS Declares Caliphate Across Syria and Iraq Territory
Islamic State announces establishment of caliphate spanning both countries under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
August 2014
19
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ISIS Executes American Journalist James Foley in Propaganda Video
Brutal beheading video shocks world and triggers US military response
September 2014
22
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US-Led Coalition Begins Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria
American and Arab allies launch bombing campaign targeting Islamic State positions
23
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US-Led Coalition Begins Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria
American and Arab allies launch military campaign targeting Islamic State
November 2014
15
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ISIS Besieges Kurdish Town of Kobane in Syria
Islamic State assault on border town becomes symbol of Kurdish resistance
January 2015
26
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Kurdish Forces Liberate Kobane from ISIS After 134-Day Siege
YPG victory becomes symbol of ISIS defeat and Kurdish resilience
February 2015
11
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Syrian Conflict Intensifies as World Focuses on Ukraine Minsk Agreement
International attention shift allows Assad regime to escalate military operations
May 2015
20
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ISIS Captures Ancient City of Palmyra, Threatens World Heritage
Islamic State seizes historic site raising fears of cultural destruction
September 2015
30
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Russia Launches Military Intervention in Syria Supporting Assad
Moscow begins air campaign against opposition forces, fundamentally altering conflict dynamics
30
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Russia Begins Military Intervention in Syrian Civil War
Putin launches airstrikes supporting Assad regime against opposition forces
October 2015
7
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Russian Airstrikes Target Doctors Without Borders Hospital in Syria
Deliberate bombing of medical facilities marks escalation in war crimes
November 2015
24
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Turkey Shoots Down Russian Fighter Jet Over Syria Border
NATO ally downs Russian aircraft, escalating tensions and threatening wider conflict
January 2016
1
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Syria Enters Fifth Year of Devastating Civil War
Conflict reaches grim milestone with massive casualties and displacement
February 2016
3
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Syrian Forces Begin Siege of Eastern Aleppo with Russian Support
Government encirclement traps 275,000 civilians in opposition areas
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Syria Cessation of Hostilities Begins with Cautious Optimism
US-Russia brokered truce excludes ISIS and al-Nusra but offers humanitarian hope
July 2016
15
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Failed Turkey Coup Attempt Reshapes Syrian Conflict Dynamics
Military putsch failure alters Erdogan's Syria policy and regional relationships
August 2016
24
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Turkey Launches Operation Euphrates Shield in Northern Syria
Turkish military intervention targets ISIS and Kurdish expansion
24
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Turkey Launches Operation Euphrates Shield Against ISIS and Kurds
Ankara intervenes militarily to clear Syrian border of ISIS while preventing Kurdish territorial expansion
September 2016
17
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US Coalition Accidentally Strikes Syrian Army Positions at Deir ez-Zor
American airstrikes kill 83 Syrian soldiers in mistaken target identification
December 2016
15
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Aleppo Evacuation Deal Ends Four-Year Siege
Turkey-Russia brokered agreement allows rebel and civilian departure
22
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Assad Forces Recapture Aleppo After Four-Year Battle
Government and Russian forces complete conquest of Syria's largest city in decisive victory
March 2017
27
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Syrian Forces Recapture Palmyra from ISIS with Russian Support
Government troops liberate ancient city and assess cultural damage
April 2017
4
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Syrian Government Launches Chemical Attack on Khan Shaykhun
Sarin gas attack kills 89 civilians including children, prompting US missile strikes
7
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Trump Orders Syria Strikes During Xi Jinping Summit
US missile attack on Assad occurs during Chinese president's visit
June 2017
18
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US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Syrian Government Aircraft
American F-18 downs Syrian Su-22 attacking Kurdish forces near Raqqa
October 2017
17
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US-Backed Kurdish Forces Capture Raqqa, ISIS Capital Falls
Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Islamic State's self-declared capital
17
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Syrian Democratic Forces Liberate Raqqa from ISIS
Kurdish-led coalition captures Islamic State's self-declared capital after four-month siege
January 2018
20
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Turkey Launches Operation Olive Branch Against Kurdish Afrin
Second Turkish military intervention targets YPG-controlled enclave
February 2018
18
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Syrian Forces Intensify Brutal Siege of Eastern Ghouta
Government offensive against Damascus suburb creates humanitarian catastrophe
April 2018
14
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US, UK, and France Launch Strikes on Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
Coordinated missile attacks target Assad's chemical weapons program after Douma attack
May 2018
8
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Trump Withdraws US from Iran Nuclear Deal, Impacting Syria
Nuclear agreement exit affects Iranian involvement in Syrian conflict
September 2018
17
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Russia and Turkey Agree on Idlib Demilitarized Zone
Sochi agreement prevents Syrian government assault on last opposition stronghold
December 2018
19
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Trump Claims ISIS Defeated, Orders Syria Withdrawal
President declares victory over Islamic State despite military concerns
January 2019
9
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Trump Announces US Troop Withdrawal from Syria
President declares victory over ISIS and orders American forces home
October 2019
9
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Turkey Launches Operation Peace Spring Against Syrian Kurds
Turkish military invades northeastern Syria targeting Kurdish YPG forces
23
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Turkey and Russia Reach Sochi Agreement on Syrian Border
Putin-Erdogan deal establishes new arrangements after Operation Peace Spring
December 2019
20
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Syrian-Russian Forces Target Last Functioning Hospital in Idlib
Medical facility bombing continues systematic healthcare destruction campaign
January 2020
15
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Syrian-Russian Forces Launch Final Idlib Offensive
Assad regime and Russian forces begin major assault on last opposition stronghold
February 2020
27
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Syrian Airstrike Kills 33 Turkish Soldiers in Idlib
Deadliest attack on Turkish forces threatens direct military confrontation
March 2020
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Putin and Erdogan Reach Idlib Ceasefire Agreement in Moscow
Russian-Turkish deal establishes security corridor and joint patrols in Idlib
May 2020
15
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COVID-19 Pandemic Devastates War-Torn Syrian Healthcare System
Coronavirus outbreak overwhelms already destroyed medical infrastructure
March 2021
15
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Syria Marks Ten Years of Devastating Civil War
Conflict anniversary reveals massive destruction and ongoing humanitarian crisis
May 2021
26
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Assad Wins Sham Presidential Election with 95% of Vote
Syrian dictator secures fourth term in internationally condemned election
March 2022
15
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Ukraine War Draws Parallels to Russian Strategy in Syria
Russian tactics in Ukraine mirror Syrian conflict approach with civilian targeting
June 2022
30
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Syrian Constitutional Committee Talks Remain Deadlocked
UN-mediated negotiations fail to produce constitutional progress
February 2023
6
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Massive Earthquake Devastates War-Torn Northern Syria
7.8 magnitude quake compounds humanitarian crisis in conflict zones
June 2023
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Assad Attends Arab League Summit as Syria Normalization Accelerates
Syrian president returns to Arab fold after 12 years of isolation
October 2023
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Gaza War Shifts Regional Focus Away from Syrian Conflict
Hamas attack on Israel diverts international attention from Syrian issues
September 2024
15
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Israel Intensifies Airstrikes Against Iranian Targets in Syria
Military campaign escalates against Tehran's military infrastructure
November 2024
27
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Syrian Rebels Launch Surprise Offensive in Aleppo Province
Opposition forces break years of stalemate with major attack in northwestern Syria
30
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Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo City in Dramatic Government Collapse
Opposition forces seize Syria's largest city as Assad's army retreats
30
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Assad Regime Collapses as Rebels Capture Damascus
Syrian government falls after lightning offensive as President Assad flees to Moscow
December 2024
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Assad Regime Collapses as Rebels Enter Damascus
Syrian dictator flees country as opposition forces capture the capital
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Russian Military Bases Face Uncertain Future After Assad's Fall
Moscow negotiates with new Syrian authorities over strategic naval and air facilities
January 2025
15
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New Syrian Government Launches Massive Reconstruction Program
Post-Assad authorities begin rebuilding war-torn country with international support
February 2025
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Mass Syrian Refugee Return Accelerates After Assad's Fall
Millions of displaced Syrians begin returning home following regime change
15
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Syria-Russia Negotiations on Military Base Future Continue
Diplomatic talks over Tartus and Hmeimim facilities remain deadlocked
March 2025
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Syria Adopts New Transitional Constitution Ensuring Democratic Rights
Post-Assad government establishes democratic framework with international oversight
15
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Syria Establishes War Crimes Tribunal with International Support
New government creates special court to prosecute Assad regime atrocities
April 2025
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Syria Completes Destruction of Remaining Chemical Weapons Arsenal
New government eliminates final stockpiles hidden by Assad regime
15
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Israel and Syria Begin Normalization Talks After Assad's Fall
Historic diplomatic engagement opens between former enemies
May 2025
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Syria Prepares for First Free Elections in Decades
Electoral commission begins preparations for historic democratic vote
10
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Syria Holds First Free Elections, International Observers Declare Success
Historic democratic vote marks transition from dictatorship to representative government
20
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International Efforts to Extradite Assad for War Crimes Trial Intensify
Global campaign seeks former dictator's prosecution for crimes against humanity
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Syria's Forgotten Refugees: 14 Years of Displacement with No End in Sight
6.8 million Syrian refugees face deteriorating conditions as international support dwindles
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OPCW Investigates Alleged Chemical Attack in Northwest Syria
International inspectors seek access as reports emerge of chlorine gas use in Idlib
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Syria's Economy Shows First Signs of Recovery After Democratic Transition
International investment and sanctions relief drive economic growth
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Middle East Regional Peace Summit Convenes in Damascus
Historic gathering brings together former adversaries to discuss cooperation
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Syria Launches Massive Cultural Heritage Restoration Program
International cooperation rebuilds archaeological treasures destroyed by war
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New Syria Unveils Vision for Democratic, Prosperous Future
Government presents comprehensive plan for national development and reconciliation
August 2025
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Syria Remains Divided After 14 Years of War
Syria remains partitioned between government, opposition, and Kurdish areas after 14 years of war
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