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Syria 101

Brian Whitaker explains the 20 things you need to know about Syria. My favorite is number 8.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 26, 2011

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That Valet Parking Guy Could Be Spying On You

According to an investigation done by Aljoumhouria, Hezbollah has hundreds of operatives throughout Beirut working undercover as Valet Parking drivers. Their real mission according to Aljoumhouria is to monitor politicians and their movements, go through documents in their vehicles, and if need be, coordinate action against a designated target.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 26, 2011

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Assad Cannot Disown His Repressive Regime

Watching the various talk shows on satellite TV about the Syrian unrests, I’ve noticed a common talking point emerging from the pro-regime apologists. It basically goes along these lines: “President Assad is at heart a reformer, but he’s surrounded by people from the old guard who don’t want to grant freedom to the Syrian people. But now, President Assad decided to override their wishes and enact real reforms. Just wait and see”.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 25, 2011

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