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Syria al-Shaab

Syria al-Shaab

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Syria al-Shaab (Arabic: سوريا الشعب) was a rebel supporting channel in Syria that broadcast via satellite and the Internet.[1] The station, whose name means "Syria of the people," was founded by Mohammad Al Ajlouni in July 2011.[2][3]

The channel describes itself as a moderate, nationalist channel that seeks to reach all Syrians regardless of their identity and that aims to contribute to the building of a democratic future for Syria.[4]

Censorship

The channel has reported attempts by the Syrian government to jam its satellite broadcasts and to hack into its Skype account.[5]

Funding

The channel has not revealed the sources of its funding.[6]

References

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    De Rosa, Anthony. "Syria al-Shaab manages to broadcast under fire". Reuters. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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    Gillespie, Kristen (31 May 2012). "Broadcasters risk reporting on Syrian rebellion". USA Today. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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    أبو رحال, ليال. "إطلاق قناة سورية فضائية معارضة للنظام باسم سوريا الشعب". الشرق الأوسط. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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    "My Story". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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    De Rosa, Anthony. "Syria al-Shaab manages to broadcast under fire". Reuters. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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    أبو رحال, ليال. "إطلاق قناة سورية فضائية معارضة للنظام باسم سوريا الشعب". الشرق الأوسط. Retrieved 10 March 2013. [dead link]
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