The uprising has turned into a civil war that the UN says has left more than 70,000 people dead [Reuters]
Syrians Mark Two-Year Anniversary Of Uprising -- Al Jazeera
Protests held in several towns as rebels call for stepped-up attacks against government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian authorities strengthened security measures in Damascus as the opposition marks the second anniversary of the country's uprising.
Protests were held in several towns on Friday, with some rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad calling for stepped-up attacks on the government to mark the anniversary.
The developments on the ground came as the European Union said it would seek "a common position" at talks in Dublin next week on whether to lift an arms embargo to supply weapons to the Syrian opposition.
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More News On The Syrian Rebellion Now Entering It's Third Year
Syria conflict anniversary: Vigils held worldwide -- BBC
Syria's Uprising Enters Third Year -- Voice of America
Syria marks two year anniversary amid arms push -- France24/AFP
Syria clamps down on uprising anniversary, activists say -- CBC/AP
On 2-year uprising anniversary, Syrian rebel chief vows: 'We will not give up' -- CTV News/AP
Syria Second Year Anniversary of Civil War -- Arirang News
Two years after Deraa street protests, hope lies bleeding in Syria -- The National
Two years later, Syria is a society divided by death -- Stephen Starr, Globe and Mail
Two Years Later: What the Syrian War Looks Like -- Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker
Syria conflict: from peaceful protest to civil war -- Lina Sinjab, BBC News
Syria’s bloody anniversary -- Washington Post editorial
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