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Damascus says it has chemical and biological weapons but will only use them only against a foreign attack.
Middle East Last Modified: 23 Jul 2012 14:08 GMT
Government says situation "under control" and promises chemical weapons would only be used in case of foreign attack.
Middle East Last Modified: 23 Jul 2012 10:50 GMT
Injured British photographer smuggled into Lebanon as UN human rights chief calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Middle East Last Modified: 28 Feb 2012 12:58 GMT
"Being told to kill peaceful civilians is the most brutal thing that ever happened to me," says defected former sniper.
Features Last Modified: 29 Jun 2011 09:40 GMT
Testimonies from defected soldiers give a dramatic insight into the split apparently emerging in the security forces.
Features Last Modified: 11 Jun 2011 20:24 GMT
Reportedly defected former air force officer reveals tactics behind security forces crackdown on peaceful protesters.
Middle East Last Modified: 08 Jun 2011 20:22 GMT
The mutilation and death in custody of a 13-year-old child has sparked further furious protests in Syrian city of Daraa.
Features Last Modified: 31 May 2011 12:11 GMT
President Assad reaffirms his father's legacy by quelling dissent with brute force.
Features Last Modified: 15 May 2011 14:30 GMT
European Union targets 13 officials over violent crackdown on protests.
Middle East Last Modified: 10 May 2011 10:05 GMT
EU names 13 Syrian officials on sanctions list, including a brother and influential cousin of president Bashar al-Assad.
Middle East Last Modified: 10 May 2011 09:00 GMT
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