PathWalker
9th February 2011, 10:43
Syria lifts ban on Facebook in 'appeasement' move by Assad
DAMASCUS – Syrian authorities are to lift a five-year ban on Facebook in a move seen as an apparent “appeasement” measure, aimed at staving off unrest in the country following recent political developments in Egypt and Tunisia.
President Bashar al-Assad told the Wall Street Journal last week that he would push through political reforms aimed at initiating municipal elections, granting more power to non- governmental organisations and establishing a new media law. The surprise move follows a failed “day of anger” protest in the Syrian capital, Damascus, last Friday and Saturday.
Crackdowns on internet freedom and fear of retribution was largely blamed for the lack of participation. – (Guardian service)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2011/0209/1224289344595.html
PathWalker Comment:
I believe this is a honey trap by the regime to track and locate the insurgents.
A massive crack down is imminent.
The Syrian regime is known for its brutality against its people.
DAMASCUS – Syrian authorities are to lift a five-year ban on Facebook in a move seen as an apparent “appeasement” measure, aimed at staving off unrest in the country following recent political developments in Egypt and Tunisia.
President Bashar al-Assad told the Wall Street Journal last week that he would push through political reforms aimed at initiating municipal elections, granting more power to non- governmental organisations and establishing a new media law. The surprise move follows a failed “day of anger” protest in the Syrian capital, Damascus, last Friday and Saturday.
Crackdowns on internet freedom and fear of retribution was largely blamed for the lack of participation. – (Guardian service)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2011/0209/1224289344595.html
PathWalker Comment:
I believe this is a honey trap by the regime to track and locate the insurgents.
A massive crack down is imminent.
The Syrian regime is known for its brutality against its people.