(Associated Press: 0458 PT, May 9, 2011) Syrian authorities were conducting fresh raids, detaining hundreds of people as part of a widening crackdown on protests, one activist said Monday. Video about the situation in Syria is coming from state television and activists.

(Euronews: 0759 PT, May 6, 2011) Protests have broken out across Syria as thousands heeded calls for a "day of defiance" against the regime. Reports say that security forces killed five pro-democracy demonstrators and wounded dozens more in the city of Homs.

The protests began as Friday prayers ended. A march in Damascus did not last long before it was broken up. One opposition leader, Riad Seif, was arrested with other demonstrators, according to human rights campaigners. Witnesses said security forces fired at protesters just north of the capital, wounding some.

Protest on Syria's 'Day of Defiance'

(France 24: 0617 PT, May 6, 2011) Thousands of anti-regime demonstrators have taken to the streets across Syria following Friday prayers for a "day of defiance." Security forces are out en masse and have reportedly opened fire in at least one town.

(Euronews: 2323 PT, May 3, 2011) As Syria intensifies its clampdown on anti-government protesters, international pressure on the regime is being stepped up. It comes as new amateur videos emerge, one that purports to show mass arrests in Deraa, and another of a Syrian soldier who claims he was ordered to shoot at unarmed civilians.

The US has described Syria's reported tactics - using tanks and arbitrary arrests - as "barbaric measures" against "innocent civilians." France has called on the EU to impose sanctions on Syrian leaders.

(Al Jazeera English: 0722 PST, April 29, 2011) Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports on the biggest protest in Damascus since the protests began.

(Al Jazeera English: 1146 PST, April 22, 2011) "Great Friday" has been the deadliest day of protests in Syria, with police responding to the tens of thousands of protesters with live bullets and tear gas. Dozens have been killed. Here is some of the video footage of the demonstrations - and violence - across the country. Al Jazeera's Stephanie Dekker reports.

(Al Jazeera English: 1127 PST, April 22, 2011) Rula Amin reports from Damascus.

(Al Jazeera English: 0633 PST, April 22, 2011) Rula Amin reports from Damascus, as anti-government protests rock the country.

Raw Video: Massive Protests in Syria

(Associated Press: 0745 PST, April 22, 2011) Witnesses say at least 15 Syrian protesters have been killed during clashes with security forces who fired live bullets and tear gas at tens of thousands of people shouting for freedom and democracy.

(Euronews: 0706 PST, April 14, 2011) Syrian authorities have reportedly agreed to replace secret police with army patrols in Baniyas, scene of a recent crackdown on anti-government protesters. As part of a deal struck in Damascus with prominent figures from the Mediterranean port, they are also said to have freed hundreds of people rounded up earlier this week as the town was sealed off. But, despite the apparent concessions, many of those detained claim they have been tortured, according to human rights campaigners, while others insist they took no part in protests.

(Al Jazeera English: 1524 PST, April 1, 2011) At least four people were killed when security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in a suburb of the capital Damascus. Witnesses said thousands of people demonstrated to demand reforms in cities across the country.

Many videos purporting to show the violence that erupted have been uploaded to the internet. One incident in particular appears to show heavy gunfire on a crowd in the countryside in the south. Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports.

Up to 10 Die in Syrian 'Day of Martyrs'

(Euronews: 1539 PST, April 1, 2011) There are reports that up to 10 people have been killed in protests in Syria on Friday, with at least four deaths in the capital, Damascus. Demonstrators took to the streets in several of the country's major cities, including Hons, Baniyas, and Latakia. They named Friday "The Day of Martyrs." Security forces have been accused of using heavy-handed tactics, including locking protesters inside a mosque.

(Al Jazeera English: 1310 PST, March 18, 2011) After online calls for a "day of dignity", protesters demanding an end to alleged government corruption took to the streets of cities across Syria on Friday. But they were met with a violent crackdown orchestrated by state security forces.

In one video subsequently posted online, water cannon are used on crowds of protesters. Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports on the "Facebook youth" who appear to be keeping one step ahead of the authorities.