With Russia’s anti-voter fraud movement making international headlines Monday after a Moscow rally of some 15, protesters resulted in the arrests of around 5 people, there has been a rising interest in following the events in Russia as they unfold. A large contingent of youth have been organizing and protesting the results of December’s presidential election, won by Vladimir … [Read more...] about Russia on Twitter — Who to Follow
Credibility in Syria’s Battle of Information – Danny vs. SANA
The Syrian activist going by the name ‘Danny‘ appeared on Anderson Cooper 36 Monday night to respond to the accusations that he was fabricating his reports to CNN regarding events on the ground in Syria. The Syrian state-run television station, SANA, somehow intercepted a feed of Danny as he waited to go on the air with CNN from inside the country’s borders. In the clips, … [Read more...] about Credibility in Syria’s Battle of Information – Danny vs. SANA
The Battle of Information – Syria’s Other Struggle
“Regimes of terror cannot stand exposure.” -Wael Ghonim, Revolution 2. As violence continues across Syria, and foreign nations continue to explore the next step in dealing with Assad”s regime, it is important to remember that the people of Syria remain entrenched in a longstanding battle: the battle of information. The Syrian government has been practicing web censorship … [Read more...] about The Battle of Information – Syria’s Other Struggle
Paul Conroy: Baba Amr a “systematic slaughter of a civilian population”
Rescued British photographer Paul Conroy of the Sunday Times gave an emotionally charged interview on Friday from his hospital bed in London, describing the ‘slaughter’ that took place as the Homs, Syria neighborhood of Baba Amr sustained attacks from President Bashar al-Assad”s forces (watch on BBC News website). … [Read more...] about Paul Conroy: Baba Amr a “systematic slaughter of a civilian population”
Syria on Twitter – Update on Who to Follow
Yesterday, we compiled a list of people, news organizations and government entities to follow on Twitter for those of you who are interested in staying informed on the events taking place in Syria. Today, we’ve taken two more steps towards simplifying things for our readership: Created a new Twitter account devoted solely to news and politics: @SMCNewsPolitics … [Read more...] about Syria on Twitter – Update on Who to Follow