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Debased propaganda
In probably one of the largest massacres commited by the Syrian regime, since the beginning the uprising, over 200 civillians were killed and with hundreds more injured. The massacre occurred in Homs, with Al-Khalediya neighbourhood the flashpoint of the regime’s assault. … Continue reading
Brown Lloyd James and the Syrian regime
PR firm Brown Lloyd James was contracted by the Syrian regime to “liaise” between Asma al-Assad and Vogue magazine, to write a feature profile on Asma al-Assad. The contract was worth $5,000 a month (of course, this was taken from … Continue reading
An armed ‘Salafi’ insurrection?
‘Syria Comment’ has published a very good article by Omar S. Dahi. The article contains the writer’s reflections and observations, from his visit to Syria. There is also a detailed account of the protests and activism in the city of … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu-Basir al-Tartousi, Regime propaganda, Salafi, Salafis, Salafists, Syrian opposition
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Claims of an armed insurrection in Hama
Syrian state television have broadcast footage of what it claims are armed men in Hama and another video of security personnel being thrown into the Orontes river, after supposedly being killed by similar ‘armed gangs’ [please note the linked video … Continue reading
Hama is still under siege, as the regime negotiates with its inhabitants
The city of Hama is still under-siege by tanks and soldiers stationed at its outskirts. In the city, citizens have put up makeshift barriers in their neighbourhoods, to guard against the entrance of security forces. Tension still exists in Hama, … Continue reading
Why did the US ambassador visit Hama?
US ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, visited Hama on 8/7/2011; protests on the day of his visit emphasised a message of no dialogue with the regime. It is not clear if the Syrian authorities first granted permission and then cried … Continue reading
Who invited them?
This video shows an interview by the state backed news channel, Al-Akhbariya, with Nabeel Saleh (this was before the first opposition consultation meeting, in Damascus). In the interview he postured himself as an independent intellectual, from both the regime and opposition factions, and pontificated … Continue reading
Syrian opposition agree on a statement in their first meeting in Damascus
The Syrian opposition organised an opening consultation meeting in Damascus, held at the Semiramis Hotel. Aref Dalila, who was invited, pulled out of the meeting, citing his fears of the regime exploiting the meeting, at this given time, for political … Continue reading
Intelligence operatives fabricate a revolution in Qatar
Al-Dunia satellite channel, a private channel owned by a consortium of wealthy Syrian businessmen close to the regime, have exclusively covered a supposed popular uprising in Qatar! The report also provided an interview with an eye-witness, providing details of Qatari … Continue reading
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Tagged Al-Dunia, Bashar al-Assad, Facebook, Qatar, Regime propaganda, Syria media, Syrian Electronic Soldiers
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The appearance of Zaynab al-Husni and regime propaganda
As a UN resolution condemning Syria’s human rights violations was brought before the UN security council, later vetoed by China and Russia, official state television broadcast an interview with Zaynab al-Husni. State television utilised the occasion to not only prove … Continue reading →
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