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Nationwide Peaceful Protests
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Syrian Civil War Begins
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Large Numbers of Immigrants Flee Syria In 1 Day
Over 11,000 refugees left Syria and went to neighboring countries, in the span of 1 day. -
The U.S. Steps Up to Support the Rebels
President Obama says his administration will be stepping up to support the rebels in the Syrian Civil War. -
3 Million Syrian Refugees
Number of Syrian refugees passes 3 million, only 3 years after the Civil War began. -
More Access to Humanitarian Aid in Syria
The UN security council passes a revolution boosting access to humanitarian aid in Syria. -
Russia Withdraws Syrian Forces
A spokeswoman for al-Assad tells CNN that the Russian campaign is winding down after achieving its goals of helping Syrian troops take back territory claimed by terrorists. -
Government Forces Take Control of Aleppo
Syria's state-run media announces government forces have taken full control of Aleppo, ending more than four years of rebel rule there. -
The US Launches a Military Strike on a Syrian Government Airbase
The US launches a military strike on a Syrian government airbase in response to the chemical weapon attack on civilians. On President Trump's orders, US warships launch 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the airbase which, US officials say, was home to the warplanes that carried out the chemical attacks.