The unfinished documentary

A tribute to Omar Amiralay February, 10, 2011 (All direct quotes were taken from media statements and interviews with Omar Amiralay) A few days ago, the dust of Damascus embraced the body of the great documentary filmmaker Omar Amiralay who passed away suddenly on February 5, aged 67. Amiralay directed 20 documentary films, all of [...]

Pro-regime Media Rallies Against Facebook Protests

SMN No. 13, February 2, 2011 The pro-government media in Syria has hit back at calls on Facebook by Syrian activists for demonstrations following the recent revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt. Syrians have launched a number of Facebook pages calling for similar change in Syria and organising protest events, including a number planned for February [...]

Syrians Call for Solidarity With Egypt

SMN No. 13, February 1, 2011 Syrian Facebook users are calling for public acts of solidarity with Egyptian demonstrators rallying against President Hosni Mubarak. With initial calls to gather outside the Egyptian Embassy in Damascus, activists are now asking people to protest in Bab Touma Square, a crowed location popular with tourists. The Facebook group [...]