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Mass arrests follow deadly crackdown in Hama
07/07/2011 - SYRIA

Mass arrests follow deadly crackdown in Hama

Syrian forces rounded up hundreds of people in the Syrian flashpoint town of Hama a day after shooting dead at least 22 people, activists said Wednesday. More than 80 people were wounded as troops stormed through roadblocks set up by residents.
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Tony Blair, Middle East Quartet envoy and former British Prime Minister
05/07/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Tony Blair, Middle East Quartet envoy and former British Prime Minister

In an exclusive interview, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair tells FRANCE 24's Annette Young it will be difficult for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to retain legitimacy without a truly credible reform process. The Middle East Quartet envoy also believes the Arab Spring presents an opportunity to re-focus on the stalled Mideast peace process.
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Civilians killed in second day of Hama raids
05/07/2011 - SYRIA

Civilians killed in second day of Hama raids

At least six civilians were shot dead by gunmen and security forcers loyal to President Bashar al-Assad on the second day of raids on the city of Hama. Tanks remain stationed on the outskirts of the city.
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Residents brace for raids as tanks surround Hama
05/07/2011 - SYRIA

Residents brace for raids as tanks surround Hama

Syrian tanks surrounded the southern city of Hama Tuesday, a day after hundreds of troops and security police killed at least three people in raids in the city that has witnessed some of the biggest demonstrations in Syria's 14-week uprising.
Anti-Assad protesters still struggling to unite
04/07/2011 - SYRIA

Anti-Assad protesters still struggling to unite

Three months after the uprising began against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the opposition is still struggling to unite. The anti-Assad movement is made up of people of all different religions and cultures. The only thing they have in common is their desire to see Assad go. But is that enough to bring them together and make them a force to be reckoned with?
Troops storm Hama as defiant protesters march
04/07/2011 - SYRIA

Troops storm Hama as defiant protesters march

Syrian troops stormed houses in the southern city of Hama Monday as thousands of residents protested, days after one of the largest demonstrations the traditionally anti-government bastion has seen in months of protest.
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Tanks withdraw after circling anti-government bastion
04/07/2011 - SYRIA

Tanks withdraw after circling anti-government bastion

Syrian tanks on Monday pulled back from the restive city of Hama, in the wake of the largest demonstration it has seen in months of protest. Witnesses have said police shot dead two protesters.
Syrian tanks deploy in flashpoint city
03/07/2011 - SYRIA

Syrian tanks deploy in flashpoint city

Activists say Syrian tanks have deployed in the restive city of Hama and dozens of people have been arrested, a day after the city's governor was sacked in the wake of massive demonstrations against President Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Assad sacks governor in wake of mass protests
02/07/2011 - SYRIA

Assad sacks governor in wake of mass protests

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has sacked the governor of Hama in the wake of nationwide protests in which activists say at least 24 people were killed. Hama was the site of a deadly crackdown ordered by Assad's late father in 1982.
Dozens reported killed after day of massive protests
02/07/2011 - SYRIA

Dozens reported killed after day of massive protests

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Syria Friday in the latest round of protests calling for the departure of President Bashar al-Assad. Rights groups say at least 24 people were killed by security forces.
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