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Syrian Rebel Posts Sniper’s Cameraphone Photos

We’re not sure what happened to the pro-government Syrian sniper whose pictures, allegedly seized after he himself was captured, but probably not good things. In the meantime, here’s the vantage point of one man against a revolution.

March 1, 2012
Geek Out

All The Weapons Used By The Syrian Regime Against Homs

As the rebel resistance against Syria’s government intensifies, onlookers and combatants alike are picking apart the regime’s weapon choices. The Aviationist’s David Cenciotti and Bjørn Holst Jespersen break down Syria’s tools of violent counterrevolution.

December 6, 2011
News

Syria Bans iPhones To Curb Citizen Journalism

Most footage of protests from Syria in recent months has clearly been filmed on smartphones. Not for much longer, though: the government just banned iPhones.

August 25, 2011
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The Truth Behind The Syrian Mobile Phone Charging Story

Earlier this month PBS ran a story about an unorthodox method of phone charging that Syrian rebels were using. It sounded strange to us, so we tested it. It didn’t hold water. Literally. So News Hour followed up with the real story.

August 14, 2011
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Are Syrian Rebels Charging Phones With Batteries And Water?

Syrian freedom fighters claim to have come up with a new and creative way of charging their mobile phones when they’re cut off the grid. It sounds too good to be true… and we think it is.

August 10, 2011
Online

Did Syrians Already Get Revenge Against Anonymous?

Syrian government kills Syrians. Anonymous attacks Syrian government. Syrians attack Anonymous? It’s hard to tell who’s behind what right now, but some are claiming just that — a next-day revenge strike. But did the Syrians even hit the right target?

August 8, 2011
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Anonymous Hacks Brutal Syrian Military

The iron-fisted crackdown against Syrian rebels (and civilians) has attracted the vandalizing ire of Anonymous, who’ve defaced the government’s Ministry of defence site. A superficial hack, but a sign that the collective’s got their eye on the country’s bloodshed.

June 4, 2011
Online

Syria Cuts Internet Access To Stop Video Uploads Of Protests

Around three hours ago, Syria’s ISPs were taken down so protestors wouldn’t have a way to upload video of the uprising. It’s all kicking off in Hama today, with 27 protestors sadly killed in the clash with security. [Al Jazeera via USA Today]

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