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Emergence of the Counrty
The modern Syrian state was established after the First World War as a French mandate, and represented the largest Arab state to emerge from the formerly Ottoman-ruled Arab Levant. It gained independence in April 1946, as a parliamentary republic. The post-independence period was tumultuous, and a large number of military coups and coup attempts shook the country in the period 1949–1971. -
Isreal Overruns Syrian Positions
The Isrealies overran Syrian positions above Lake Tiberias, they seized Golan Heights and occupied Quneitra. Syrian boycotts and Arab summit rejected their comprimise with Isreal. -
New Constitution Approved
Syria's new constitution was approved by the plebiscite confirming Ba'ath Party as dominant force. War was launched with Egypt againt Isreal to regain territory lost in 1967. Isreal temporarily lost territory. -
Relation With Egypt Break Off
Syria's relationship between them and Egypt broke off after Presedent Sadat's visit to Jerusalem. But they didn't attack eachother afterwards. -
Membership Of Muslim Brotherhood
Membership of Muslim Brotherhood made a capital offence. A Treaty of Friendship was signed with the USSR. -
Islamic Extremist Uprising In Hama Crushed
An islamic extreme uprising in Hama killed thousands of people were killed. Isreal invaded Lebanon and Syrian missiles located in Bekaa Valley were destroyed. -
Assad Reelected President
Assad was reelected as the president of Syria. Then the USA claimed that Syrian links to airports are bombing Rome and Vienna. -
Syrian Complicity Alledged In Bomb Planting
The Syrian complicity alledged in planting a bomb aboard an Israeli airliner located in London. EU states, with exeption of Greece, impose sasnctions. -
Troops Take Part In Operation Desert Storm
Troops took part in operation Deset Storm. The Damuscus Declaration aid and defence pact signed with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. -
Forced Resignation
There was a forced resignation after 13 years and subsequent suicide of prime minister, Mahmoud al-Assad. Succession of his son Bashar.
