Since the start of the Arab Spring, I have been following blogs and tweets about the situation in each country going through revolution. I lost hope in traditional media because they mostly take the side of governments and don't tell the truth. 
I follow the news on Syria mainly through Facebook, Twitter updates, and sometimes by watching TV and reading online Lebanese newspaper 
I follow the news on Syria via social media. I also get updates on the situation through news channels, mainly 
I don't follow political news in general. After my experience with media and especially news channels, I came to a conclusion that 90 percent of those outlets are not telling the truth. What is happening in Syria is really sad and I think it will drive the economies of the region and the neighbouring countries into a crisis. After the Egyptian revolution, the stock market in Egypt dropped leading to a major setback in investments and industry in the region. 16 May 2012
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Thanks to media, young generations around the world are closely connected. Syria Today asked young Arabs how they envision Syria's future. Afrah Naser, blogger, Sana'a, Yemen It's very hard to predict what the future holds for Syria, which has a very strategic position in the region so drastic developments could trigger lots of problems. Nonetheless, it's hardly surprising that Syrians are growing impatient with nonviolence. Most remarkable is how long they have continued protesting peacefully in the face of machine-gun fire. I think Syrians are torn between two tough options: whether to take matters into their own hands and start fighting back against the security forces or to allow an international military intervention. In any case, it's very unlikely that peace and quiet will come soon. Farah Salka, feminist activist, Beirut, Lebanon I believe and hope that the just revolution of the Syrian people will continue until they achieve their demands and overthrow the current regime. They say: "Everything will be fine in the end; if not, then it is not the end." I am optimistic that the revolution has gone a long way and will continue until justice is achieved.
Ghada Louhichi, student, Tunis, Tunisia In my opinion, the future of Syria seems as unclear as the situation right now. Public statements are made in favour of the regime while people in different regions are dying for their rights. Are these divisions characteristic of Syrian society? Is the "silence" dominating the streets of the big cities a cautious or an imposed one? Are the minorities a threat or strength in this critical period? There have been lots of different answers. But I believe that at some point statements will be made to call for unity and to break the silence. Arabs deserve freedom and democracy and they are aware enough to establish them. Zaidan Kawasmi, engineer, Amman, Jordan For Syria, transportation and shipping between it and neighbouring countries is almost stopped; major projects have been cancelled or put on hold until further notice. We should not forget that Syria plays a big role in supplying the region with agricultural goods and if exporting stops, prices will increase and Syria will lose a major source of income. I guess the biggest problem will start when the people in Syria try to invest in properties. This will lead to a lack of cash flow in the market and a recession. It seems that this uprising is broadening the gap between rich and poor communities and not helping the development of the country. |
16 May 2012
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