Hama Governorate clashes (2011–2012)

2011–2012 Hama Governorate clashes
Part of the Early insurgency phase of the Syrian Civil War
Date1 September 2011 – 14 April 2012
(7 months, 1 week and 6 days)
Location
Result

Temporary nation-wide cease-fire

  • Government forces largely clear rebels from Hama city
  • Continued low-level insurgency in countryside
Belligerents
Syrian Government
Units involved
Free Syrian Army
Opposition protesters
Strength
12,000 protesters and fighters 3,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
1,403 opposition protesters and FSA fighters killed* 120 killed
  • number includes civilians

The Hama Governorate clashes were a series of incidents of fighting during late 2011 and early 2012 in the Syrian Governorate of Hama, as part of the Early insurgency phase of the Syrian Civil War.