- Repression of peaceful demonstrations -
- March 6, 2011: In the southern city of Daraa, later to be known as the cradle of Syria's popular uprising, around 15 adolescents are arrested and tortured for having daubed anti-regime graffiti at the height of the Arab Spring, signalling the start of the revolt.
- April 22: Around 100 die after the security forces crack down with live ammunition on massive demonstrations in several cities,
Source: Albawaba
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