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Facebook blocked in Syria

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Facebook was blocked in Syria over the weekend, in an apparent crackdown of online activities. The Washington Post reported many in Syria are angered by the block:
Syrian users of Facebook said on Friday the authorities had blocked access to the social network Web site as part of a crackdown on political activism on the Internet.
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Happy Birthday, Syria Today

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Syria Today just celebrated its third birthday, a real cause for celebration.
Why?
The magazine is a joint venture between Syrians and Americans, and has managed to survive in Damascus, where media is severely restricted. The fact that Syria and America have been at odds over a wide array of issues makes the magazine’s survival […]

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