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 [...]

The echo of Tunisia: Syrians demand economic reforms

SMN No. 12, January 17, 2011 A newly-created Facebook group has highlighted the economic difficulties faced by Syrians, calling on the government to take urgent steps to address the crisis. Established immediately after the recent uprising in Tunisia - which started after a Tunisian man set himself on fire in protest against his desperate economic [...]