The “gift” of Citizenship is not enough

Analysis: Why the Kurds won´t be appeased by Decree No. 49 By Massoud Akko It was a clear and quick message: tens of thousands of Kurds marched, in several Syrian cities, to tell the Syrian regime that the Kurds are for reform and freedom and not only demanding citizenship. That message came out only hours [...]

Poor Syrians Missing Out in World Cup

SMN No. 4, June 24, 2010 Several Syrian bloggers have criticised the monopoly of one Arab satellite TV station over the broadcast of World Cup matches, saying that Syrians living in dire economic conditions cannot afford the subscription fees. Millions of Syrians have been watching televised World Cup matches at home, in cafes, restaurants and [...]