Syrian Civil War Public demonstrations began on 26 January 2011, and developed into a nationwide uprising. Protesters demanded the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad, the overthrow of his government, and an end to nearly five decades of Ba’ath Party rule.
Clockwise from top left: Protest in Idlib in support of the Free Syrian Army; FSA members with a captured tank; a burning building in Homs; a Syrian Army checkpoint.
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Clashes in Lebanon feed fear of Syria spillover
Clashes in Lebanon feed fear of Syria spillover
Clashes in Lebanon feed fear of Syria spillover
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AP Interview: Syria conflict uproots Palestinians
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5 dead in Lebanon clash of Assad foes, backers
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Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels
Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels
Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels
EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group
EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group
EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group
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