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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Oct 21, 2014 19:00:04 GMT 1, It’s an epic win, and it happened in record time.
" This is proof that this works "
It’s an epic win, and it happened in record time.
" This is proof that this works "
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Nov 13, 2014 16:20:18 GMT 1, The BBC right now is running a two-day special across all radio and television channels highlighting what’s happening in Syria. But their coverage is short on what we can do. Well here’s the most concrete way you can help right now: chip in to buy ambulances for women’s rescue teams.
Please contribute what you can and share with all your friends now that Syria is really in the news. Some more background:
The-syria-campaign_image_610_full
56 women have just formed two new rescue teams in Idlib and Aleppo but they need ambulances. These inspiring heroes have completed their training in Turkey and now they need vehicles to rush to the sites of bombings and pull survivors out the rubble. If we all chip in what we can afford, together we can buy these ambulances - it’s the most direct way you can save lives in Syria today.
Donate now to get these women life-saving ambulances in Syria. They cost $15,000 each - together let’s try and buy six!
Here’s a message from one of them:
My name is Fatima and I am a mother of two young boys and a girl in one of the most dangerous places in the world. I am a volunteer for the White Helmets in Idlib. I help save people from destruction, from the daily barrel bombs and other attacks on Syrian civilians.
I have a dream of building my country side by side with men. I help injured civilians every day, knowing that this will give my daughters and my country a better future.
I am writing to you today to ask for your help to get three ambulances for our women's team here and three ambulances for the Aleppo team. We are now 56 women in Syrian Civil Defence, and this step will help us grow and grow.
Thank you for your support.
Until recently, all official members of the White Helmets were men. While they’re incredibly supportive of their new colleagues, some in the wider community are skeptical of these women doing a “man’s job”. But they’re brilliant at what they do and they want the chance to prove it.
If you want to save lives in Syria it doesn’t get more direct than this. Please give what you can to power these new women’s teams - every penny raised will go to buying these ambulances.
Let’s do this,
Bissan
PS - The White Helmets have saved 10,221 lives so far, these six ambulances will help them save more - please chip in now
The Syria Campaign is building an open, global movement working for a peaceful future for Syria. We are people from all over the world who are coming together to tackle what the UN has described as “the greatest humanitarian tragedy of our time".
The BBC right now is running a two-day special across all radio and television channels highlighting what’s happening in Syria. But their coverage is short on what we can do. Well here’s the most concrete way you can help right now: chip in to buy ambulances for women’s rescue teams.
Please contribute what you can and share with all your friends now that Syria is really in the news. Some more background:
The-syria-campaign_image_610_full
56 women have just formed two new rescue teams in Idlib and Aleppo but they need ambulances. These inspiring heroes have completed their training in Turkey and now they need vehicles to rush to the sites of bombings and pull survivors out the rubble. If we all chip in what we can afford, together we can buy these ambulances - it’s the most direct way you can save lives in Syria today.
Donate now to get these women life-saving ambulances in Syria. They cost $15,000 each - together let’s try and buy six!
Here’s a message from one of them:
My name is Fatima and I am a mother of two young boys and a girl in one of the most dangerous places in the world. I am a volunteer for the White Helmets in Idlib. I help save people from destruction, from the daily barrel bombs and other attacks on Syrian civilians.
I have a dream of building my country side by side with men. I help injured civilians every day, knowing that this will give my daughters and my country a better future.
I am writing to you today to ask for your help to get three ambulances for our women's team here and three ambulances for the Aleppo team. We are now 56 women in Syrian Civil Defence, and this step will help us grow and grow.
Thank you for your support.
Until recently, all official members of the White Helmets were men. While they’re incredibly supportive of their new colleagues, some in the wider community are skeptical of these women doing a “man’s job”. But they’re brilliant at what they do and they want the chance to prove it.
If you want to save lives in Syria it doesn’t get more direct than this. Please give what you can to power these new women’s teams - every penny raised will go to buying these ambulances.
Let’s do this,
Bissan
PS - The White Helmets have saved 10,221 lives so far, these six ambulances will help them save more - please chip in now
The Syria Campaign is building an open, global movement working for a peaceful future for Syria. We are people from all over the world who are coming together to tackle what the UN has described as “the greatest humanitarian tragedy of our time".
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Nov 15, 2014 11:54:23 GMT 1, Fantastic news! Together we raised $5,000 in just 5 hours and we're already halfway toward buying our first ambulance -- thank you so much to everyone who gave already! Please contribute now if you haven't yet and let's help these incredible women save lives:
Fantastic news! Together we raised $5,000 in just 5 hours and we're already halfway toward buying our first ambulance -- thank you so much to everyone who gave already! Please contribute now if you haven't yet and let's help these incredible women save lives:
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Nov 20, 2014 15:13:09 GMT 1, Have you got any famous friends? Or do you know the kind of people who know people? I’m asking because these frontline heroes the White Helmets (www.whitehelmets.org) are still relatively unknown to the world. Not enough people know that these unarmed volunteers have saved more than 10,000 lives and that Syria is not just ISIS and Assad -- it has heroes.
Making these real heroes famous is critical for them to save more lives. It means governments will think of them when considering what to fund in Syria. It means more people will think of the urgency needed in stopping the barrel bombs that are crushing these civilians under rubble in the first place - in their schools, hospitals and homes.
So please, if you’re best friends with George Clooney hit reply to this email and let me know. But it doesn’t have to be an A-lister. Everyone can help - a mayor, a journalist or a head of union. Or even a minor celebrity who had a slightly popular song in the 80’s...
Beyond the traditional media we need to use our own networks to spread the word - and these famous folk have bigger networks. So please get in touch if you have any ideas.
Don’t have any famous friends? I know the feeling. But you can forward this email to other friends that might.
Do you use Twitter? We've developed this handy tool for you to tweet influential folk out there that they need to spread the word about the White Helmets today.
56,000 people are receiving this email. Each one of us holds the key to unlocking some help for the heroes saving lives in the most dangerous place on earth.
Thanks for stepping up.
Have you got any famous friends? Or do you know the kind of people who know people? I’m asking because these frontline heroes the White Helmets (www.whitehelmets.org) are still relatively unknown to the world. Not enough people know that these unarmed volunteers have saved more than 10,000 lives and that Syria is not just ISIS and Assad -- it has heroes.
Making these real heroes famous is critical for them to save more lives. It means governments will think of them when considering what to fund in Syria. It means more people will think of the urgency needed in stopping the barrel bombs that are crushing these civilians under rubble in the first place - in their schools, hospitals and homes.
So please, if you’re best friends with George Clooney hit reply to this email and let me know. But it doesn’t have to be an A-lister. Everyone can help - a mayor, a journalist or a head of union. Or even a minor celebrity who had a slightly popular song in the 80’s...
Beyond the traditional media we need to use our own networks to spread the word - and these famous folk have bigger networks. So please get in touch if you have any ideas.
Don’t have any famous friends? I know the feeling. But you can forward this email to other friends that might.
Do you use Twitter? We've developed this handy tool for you to tweet influential folk out there that they need to spread the word about the White Helmets today.
56,000 people are receiving this email. Each one of us holds the key to unlocking some help for the heroes saving lives in the most dangerous place on earth.
Thanks for stepping up.
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Feral Things
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# WithSyria, by Feral Things on Jan 3, 2015 12:47:21 GMT 1, Bill Hicks has posted about the White Helmets above but I think it's well worth repeating. The White Helmets are a group of ordinary Syrians - bakers, technicians, pharmacists - doing extraordinary things in Syria. They are providing impartial search and rescue and medical care in the immediate aftermath of shelling and bombing to anyone who needs help. They are currently trying to raise enough funds to provide basic equipment for their two new teams of female volunteers and you can donate via their Indiegogo page here.
Bill Hicks has posted about the White Helmets above but I think it's well worth repeating. The White Helmets are a group of ordinary Syrians - bakers, technicians, pharmacists - doing extraordinary things in Syria. They are providing impartial search and rescue and medical care in the immediate aftermath of shelling and bombing to anyone who needs help. They are currently trying to raise enough funds to provide basic equipment for their two new teams of female volunteers and you can donate via their Indiegogo page here.
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Jan 6, 2015 23:07:34 GMT 1, We have seven days left to buy four ambulances - we need $55,919. These are for the all-women rescue teams of the White Helmets, saving lives under the horrific “barrel bombs” in Syria.
It takes less than 2 minutes to donate. Please chip in what you can, even $2/£2/€2 could make the difference.
It’s the most direct way you can give to Syria, every penny raised go on these ambulances.
DONATE
Let's do this, Bissan
PS the original email I sent with more info is below. Please give whatever you can, even if it’s only $2/£2/€2.
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We have seven days left to buy four ambulances - we need $55,919. These are for the all-women rescue teams of the White Helmets, saving lives under the horrific “barrel bombs” in Syria.
It takes less than 2 minutes to donate. Please chip in what you can, even $2/£2/€2 could make the difference.
It’s the most direct way you can give to Syria, every penny raised go on these ambulances.
DONATE
Let's do this, Bissan
PS the original email I sent with more info is below. Please give whatever you can, even if it’s only $2/£2/€2.
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# WithSyria, by Feral Things on Feb 22, 2015 11:11:05 GMT 1, It's four years to the day since a group of school children spray painted the words; 'The people want the regime to fall' (which had become the slogan of the Arab Spring over the previous year) and 'It's your turn, Doctor' (a reference to Bashar Assad who had trained as an ophthalmologist) on the wall of their school in the southern Syrian town of Dara'a. Over the following month the school children were arrested and tortured by the security forces sparking protests by the town's population which spread and became the catalyst for the nationwide uprising against Assad's brutal dictatorship. Since then, 220,000 people have been killed in Syria; the vast majority of whom were civilians who just wanted the same fundamental human rights which the students were demanding with a spray can. Today seems like a very good time for us to all spare a thought for the people of Syria.
If anyone wants to tell their elected represenatives that they want to see an end to the war in Syria then those in the UK can find their contact details on TheyWorkForYou (hopefully non-UK countries have similar websites) and if anyone wants to make a donation to the relief effort then Hand In Hand For Syria are a small charity doing great work on the ground in Syria.
It's four years to the day since a group of school children spray painted the words; ' The people want the regime to fall' (which had become the slogan of the Arab Spring over the previous year) and ' It's your turn, Doctor' (a reference to Bashar Assad who had trained as an ophthalmologist) on the wall of their school in the southern Syrian town of Dara'a. Over the following month the school children were arrested and tortured by the security forces sparking protests by the town's population which spread and became the catalyst for the nationwide uprising against Assad's brutal dictatorship. Since then, 220,000 people have been killed in Syria; the vast majority of whom were civilians who just wanted the same fundamental human rights which the students were demanding with a spray can. Today seems like a very good time for us to all spare a thought for the people of Syria. If anyone wants to tell their elected represenatives that they want to see an end to the war in Syria then those in the UK can find their contact details on TheyWorkForYou (hopefully non-UK countries have similar websites) and if anyone wants to make a donation to the relief effort then Hand In Hand For Syria are a small charity doing great work on the ground in Syria.
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# WithSyria, by commissioner on Feb 22, 2015 11:32:15 GMT 1, like this ^^
like this ^^
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Mar 7, 2015 21:19:27 GMT 1, 1,892. That’s how many children have been killed by falling barrel bombs since the UN banned them a year ago.
It’s scandalous that the US is sitting on radar information RIGHT NOW that could be used to warn Syrian neighbourhoods that the bombs are coming.
Please sign the petition to get this early warning to rescue workers. Let’s get to 5,000 signatures today:
act.thesyriacampaign.org/sign/warn_civilians_of_attacks
In solidarity.
1,892. That’s how many children have been killed by falling barrel bombs since the UN banned them a year ago. It’s scandalous that the US is sitting on radar information RIGHT NOW that could be used to warn Syrian neighbourhoods that the bombs are coming. Please sign the petition to get this early warning to rescue workers. Let’s get to 5,000 signatures today: act.thesyriacampaign.org/sign/warn_civilians_of_attacksIn solidarity.
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# WithSyria, by Deleted on Mar 7, 2015 21:46:33 GMT 1, Terrible.
Just sign, takes no time.
Terrible.
Just sign, takes no time.
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# WithSyria, by Lroy on Mar 7, 2015 21:59:15 GMT 1, I shared the link on Twit And Facebok. Hope well get all the signatures
I shared the link on Twit And Facebok. Hope well get all the signatures
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Mar 12, 2015 17:33:27 GMT 1, No one is free until we’re all free.
I’m not Syrian but I share the Syrian dream for change. Four years ago it didn’t begin with guns and mortars. Four years ago it began with peaceful calls for freedom.
I watched grainy YouTube footage of protests uploaded by citizen journalists with shaking voices. Hundreds of thousands of people were standing in places like Assi Square in Hama chanting for freedom and holding the longest flags you’ve ever seen in your life [1]. I saw footage of tanks rolling in to crush the protests and bullets entering protesters’ chests.
I heard the stories of amazing women who would bake sweets to give to army soldiers, coaxing them not to jail their sons and daughters.
I heard the stories of activists who formed underground committees to organise protests every Friday, using pseudonyms on Skype to avoid getting caught by the regime. So many of them were hunted down by the security forces and disappeared or killed. Like Ghiath Matar, or “Little Ghandi” who used to hand out roses and bottles of water to armed soldiers who came in to crush the protests. Ghiath was 24 and expecting his first child when he was abducted by the regime. A few days later, his lifeless body was returned to his family, bearing marks of torture [2].
What does it mean for our world when people are silent after thousands of activists like Ghiath meet their end this way? I don’t know, but it’s not a world I want to live in. What happens in Syria is a part of our shared struggle for a better world.
That’s why this Sunday I’m going to Martyrs Square in Beirut to attend a demonstration in solidarity with Syrians on the 4th anniversary of their uprising. I’ve added a list of events below marking this moment around the globe. Please join one this weekend if you can.
We can’t bring back any of the beautiful humans who died for their desire to be free. But we can honour them and make sure their aspirations live on forever. Let’s stand up and be counted this weekend for a peaceful and dignified future for our Syrian sisters and brothers.
No one is free until we’re all free.
P.S. If you've organised an event and it isn't listed, please reply to this email - it will be updated on this page.
[1] [2] www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/syrian-activist-ghiyath-matars-death-spurs-grief-debate/2011/09/14/gIQArgq8SK_story.html
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Belgium - Antwerp Sunday 15 March, 7:30 PM Groenplaats, 2000 www.facebook.com/events/784782701616129
Belgium - Brussels Sunday 15 March, 6:30 PM Place Flagey – Bruxelles – 1050 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale www.facebook.com/events/884301298258436/
Canada - Montreal Sunday 15 March, 12:00 PM Meet at Norman Bethune Statue (Rue Guy & De Maissonneuve) www.facebook.com/events/396166310564006/
Canada - Ontario Sunday March 15th 4-7pm 2233 South Millway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3H7 www.facebook.com/events/1412859885677082/
France - Lyon Sunday 15 March, 2015, 3:00 PM Place de Terreaux www.facebook.com/events/419582521544468/
France - Paris Saturday 14 March, 3:00 PM Place de la République www.facebook.com/events/863608670347595/
France - Bonson Sunday 15 March, 4:00 PM Place François-Mitterrand – (face à la Mairie) souriahouria.com/15032015-bonson-rassemblement-la-paix-et-pour-laccueil-de-refugies-syriens/
France - Bordeaux Saturday 14 March, 4:00 PM Place de la Comédie, devant le Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux www.facebook.com/events/386141388231848
France - Bourges Saturday 15 March "La Quinzaine Syrienne" - Rassemblement & Vernissage d’oeuvres syriennes www.facebook.com/events/678102245631806/
Thursday 19 March Conférence & Débat Animée par Hala Kodmani www.facebook.com/events/861008467276071
France - Strasbourg Saturday 14 March, 3:00 PM Place Kléber souriahouria.com/14032015-strasbourg-marche-en-solidarite-avec-le-peuple-syrien/
France - Toulouse Saturday 14 March, 1:30 PM Place du Capitole de 13h30 à 15h30
Germany - Berlin Sunday, 15 March, 3 PM - 6 PM Alexanderplatz (an der Weltuhr) www.facebook.com/events/1563941367180354/
Germany - Frankfurt Saturday, 14 March, 2 PM - 6 PM Kundgebung & Livemusik/Poetry-Slam/Infostand Frankfurt Hauptwache www.facebook.com/events/823007787772477/
Germany - Hamburg Saturday, 14 March, 2 PM Jungfernstieg am Flaggenmast www.facebook.com/events/829826210399329/
Germany - Köln Saturday, 14 March, 2 PM - 6 PM Am Kölner Dom / Hauptbahnhof www.facebook.com/events/919808194720810/
Diskussionsveranstaltung & Poetry/Musik Samstag, 21.03.2015, Modemann Str. 3, 51063 Köln, 17:00 Uhr www.facebook.com/events/740430326076781/
Germany - Stuttgart Saturday, 14 March, 3 PM - 5 PM Mahnwache & Infostand Schlossplatz/Denkmal www.facebook.com/events/401052140053906/
Italy - Rome Saturday 14 March, 2:30 PM Piazza del Campidoglio www.facebook.com/events/1684292321798001/permalink/1684672541759979/
Italy - Milan Sunday 15 March, 3 PM Via dei Mercanti www.facebook.com/events/1552002118416159/
Italy - Genoa Sunday 15 March, 3:30 PM Genova Centro Storico, Porto antico
Lebanon - Beirut Sunday 15 March, 3 PM Martyrs Square www.facebook.com/events/795735293813777/800850396635600/
Spain - Barcelona Sunday 15 March, 12 PM Pl. Catalunya www.facebook.com/events/409697645859608/
Switzerland - Berne Saturday, 14 March, 2:00 PM Waisnhausplatz, Berne
Switzerland - Lausanne Conférence/Débat, 19 mars, 17h15 Lausanne, UNIL Bâtiment Geopolis, salle 2227 femmesdemoc.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/conference-debat-le-point-sur-4-ans-de-revolution-en-syrie/
United Kingdom - London Saturday, 14 March, 12:30 PM March begins at Marble Arch, Hyde Park and end point is 10 Downing Street www.facebook.com/events/720078538106887/
Buses available from Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Bradford, Swansea, Southampton, Cardiff, Glasgow
Thursday, 12 March, 3:00 PM DocHouse: Syria Double Bill Birkbeck Cinema www.dochouse.org/film-screening/Best-of-DocHouse-SYRIA-DOUBLE-BILL/422
United States - Arlington, Virginia Friday 13 March, 6 PM “An Evening of Art & Revolution” Crystal Gateway Marriott www.facebook.com/events/380023718843275
Saturday 14 March, 9 AM - 5 PM “The Road Forward” Conference Crystal Gateway Marriott www.facebook.com/events/1382653072047778
United States - Washington, DC 12 March to 15 March: #TheRevolutionContinues Full schedule: www.facebook.com/events/937170359641360
11 March to 15 March 200,000 Names - An Oral Memorial #HowManyMore The White House www.facebook.com/events/1400799146895472/
Sunday, 15 March, 11 AM to 2 PM “United Against Assad & Isis” Rally White House, Lafayette Park www.mar15th.com/rally
No one is free until we’re all free.
No one is free until we’re all free. I’m not Syrian but I share the Syrian dream for change. Four years ago it didn’t begin with guns and mortars. Four years ago it began with peaceful calls for freedom. I watched grainy YouTube footage of protests uploaded by citizen journalists with shaking voices. Hundreds of thousands of people were standing in places like Assi Square in Hama chanting for freedom and holding the longest flags you’ve ever seen in your life [1]. I saw footage of tanks rolling in to crush the protests and bullets entering protesters’ chests. I heard the stories of amazing women who would bake sweets to give to army soldiers, coaxing them not to jail their sons and daughters. I heard the stories of activists who formed underground committees to organise protests every Friday, using pseudonyms on Skype to avoid getting caught by the regime. So many of them were hunted down by the security forces and disappeared or killed. Like Ghiath Matar, or “Little Ghandi” who used to hand out roses and bottles of water to armed soldiers who came in to crush the protests. Ghiath was 24 and expecting his first child when he was abducted by the regime. A few days later, his lifeless body was returned to his family, bearing marks of torture [2]. What does it mean for our world when people are silent after thousands of activists like Ghiath meet their end this way? I don’t know, but it’s not a world I want to live in. What happens in Syria is a part of our shared struggle for a better world. That’s why this Sunday I’m going to Martyrs Square in Beirut to attend a demonstration in solidarity with Syrians on the 4th anniversary of their uprising. I’ve added a list of events below marking this moment around the globe. Please join one this weekend if you can. We can’t bring back any of the beautiful humans who died for their desire to be free. But we can honour them and make sure their aspirations live on forever. Let’s stand up and be counted this weekend for a peaceful and dignified future for our Syrian sisters and brothers. No one is free until we’re all free. P.S. If you've organised an event and it isn't listed, please reply to this email - it will be updated on this page. [1] [2] www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/syrian-activist-ghiyath-matars-death-spurs-grief-debate/2011/09/14/gIQArgq8SK_story.html--- Belgium - Antwerp Sunday 15 March, 7:30 PM Groenplaats, 2000 www.facebook.com/events/784782701616129 Belgium - Brussels Sunday 15 March, 6:30 PM Place Flagey – Bruxelles – 1050 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale www.facebook.com/events/884301298258436/Canada - Montreal Sunday 15 March, 12:00 PM Meet at Norman Bethune Statue (Rue Guy & De Maissonneuve) www.facebook.com/events/396166310564006/ Canada - Ontario Sunday March 15th 4-7pm 2233 South Millway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3H7 www.facebook.com/events/1412859885677082/ France - Lyon Sunday 15 March, 2015, 3:00 PM Place de Terreaux www.facebook.com/events/419582521544468/France - Paris Saturday 14 March, 3:00 PM Place de la République www.facebook.com/events/863608670347595/ France - Bonson Sunday 15 March, 4:00 PM Place François-Mitterrand – (face à la Mairie) souriahouria.com/15032015-bonson-rassemblement-la-paix-et-pour-laccueil-de-refugies-syriens/France - Bordeaux Saturday 14 March, 4:00 PM Place de la Comédie, devant le Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux www.facebook.com/events/386141388231848France - Bourges Saturday 15 March "La Quinzaine Syrienne" - Rassemblement & Vernissage d’oeuvres syriennes www.facebook.com/events/678102245631806/ Thursday 19 March Conférence & Débat Animée par Hala Kodmani www.facebook.com/events/861008467276071 France - Strasbourg Saturday 14 March, 3:00 PM Place Kléber souriahouria.com/14032015-strasbourg-marche-en-solidarite-avec-le-peuple-syrien/ France - Toulouse Saturday 14 March, 1:30 PM Place du Capitole de 13h30 à 15h30 Germany - Berlin Sunday, 15 March, 3 PM - 6 PM Alexanderplatz (an der Weltuhr) www.facebook.com/events/1563941367180354/ Germany - Frankfurt Saturday, 14 March, 2 PM - 6 PM Kundgebung & Livemusik/Poetry-Slam/Infostand Frankfurt Hauptwache www.facebook.com/events/823007787772477/ Germany - Hamburg Saturday, 14 March, 2 PM Jungfernstieg am Flaggenmast www.facebook.com/events/829826210399329/ Germany - Köln Saturday, 14 March, 2 PM - 6 PM Am Kölner Dom / Hauptbahnhof www.facebook.com/events/919808194720810/Diskussionsveranstaltung & Poetry/Musik Samstag, 21.03.2015, Modemann Str. 3, 51063 Köln, 17:00 Uhr www.facebook.com/events/740430326076781/Germany - Stuttgart Saturday, 14 March, 3 PM - 5 PM Mahnwache & Infostand Schlossplatz/Denkmal www.facebook.com/events/401052140053906/Italy - Rome Saturday 14 March, 2:30 PM Piazza del Campidoglio www.facebook.com/events/1684292321798001/permalink/1684672541759979/Italy - Milan Sunday 15 March, 3 PM Via dei Mercanti www.facebook.com/events/1552002118416159/ Italy - Genoa Sunday 15 March, 3:30 PM Genova Centro Storico, Porto antico Lebanon - Beirut Sunday 15 March, 3 PM Martyrs Square www.facebook.com/events/795735293813777/800850396635600/ Spain - Barcelona Sunday 15 March, 12 PM Pl. Catalunya www.facebook.com/events/409697645859608/ Switzerland - Berne Saturday, 14 March, 2:00 PM Waisnhausplatz, Berne Switzerland - Lausanne Conférence/Débat, 19 mars, 17h15 Lausanne, UNIL Bâtiment Geopolis, salle 2227 femmesdemoc.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/conference-debat-le-point-sur-4-ans-de-revolution-en-syrie/ United Kingdom - London Saturday, 14 March, 12:30 PM March begins at Marble Arch, Hyde Park and end point is 10 Downing Street www.facebook.com/events/720078538106887/ Buses available from Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Bradford, Swansea, Southampton, Cardiff, Glasgow Thursday, 12 March, 3:00 PM DocHouse: Syria Double Bill Birkbeck Cinema www.dochouse.org/film-screening/Best-of-DocHouse-SYRIA-DOUBLE-BILL/422 United States - Arlington, Virginia Friday 13 March, 6 PM “An Evening of Art & Revolution” Crystal Gateway Marriott www.facebook.com/events/380023718843275Saturday 14 March, 9 AM - 5 PM “The Road Forward” Conference Crystal Gateway Marriott www.facebook.com/events/1382653072047778 United States - Washington, DC 12 March to 15 March: #TheRevolutionContinues Full schedule: www.facebook.com/events/93717035964136011 March to 15 March 200,000 Names - An Oral Memorial #HowManyMore The White House www.facebook.com/events/1400799146895472/ Sunday, 15 March, 11 AM to 2 PM “United Against Assad & Isis” Rally White House, Lafayette Park www.mar15th.com/rally No one is free until we’re all free.
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# WithSyria, by Feral Things on Mar 13, 2015 9:46:20 GMT 1, Heart-breakingly, it's a year to the day since this was first posted and the question was posed whether we will 'let the people of Syria lose another year to bloodshed and suffering?'
For me, it's still one of the best things that Bansky's done. I heard the other day that the Zaatari refugee camp is now technically the third largest city in Jordan, which is such a sad statistic. There's a petition up on withsyria.com if anyone would like to sign it.
Heart-breakingly, it's a year to the day since this was first posted and the question was posed whether we will 'let the people of Syria lose another year to bloodshed and suffering?'
For me, it's still one of the best things that Bansky's done. I heard the other day that the Zaatari refugee camp is now technically the third largest city in Jordan, which is such a sad statistic. There's a petition up on withsyria.com if anyone would like to sign it.
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Mar 15, 2015 18:15:50 GMT 1, Today marks the 4th anniversary of the Syrian revolution. This day in particular always makes me wonder: if there were a magical button that could stop the revolution from ever happening, would I push it? Would other Syrians push it?
Yes, Assad would reign for decades. He would continue to rule Syria with an iron fist. But there would not be millions of refugees, hundreds of thousands of casualties, child soldiers, rape, violence, ISIS... When the cost of freedom in your country is so high, this hypothetical question poses a great dilemma.
My name is Ru'a, I'm a 21-year-old girl from Aleppo and I do not have all the answers.
However, I do know what the revolution means to me as a Syrian, I have witnessed the hope it brought to people's hearts and the creativity it sparked in their minds. Sadly, these memories are slowly vanishing.
For four years, the focus on military and geopolitical aspects have painted a murky picture of the conflict in Syria. Today, people don't know the revolution started with peaceful demonstrations and not guns. To many outside Syria, al-Baghdadi sounds like a familiar name, while Ghiath Matar (a famous peaceful activist tortured to death) does not ring a bell.
Even in my own memory, pictures of grisly decapitations are more vivid than the scenes of peaceful protesters in Hama and Deir ez-Zor, chanting for freedom.
That is what we are trying to change through a new project called Syrian Voices which we’re starting today. There are scores of videos far away from the news headlines that the world doesn't see because of the language barrier. Videos from the core of the Syrian civil movement that could help safeguard a story of perseverance, where millions of men and women were the protagonist. My mission is to try and subtitle these videos, to amplify these voices and make sure they are heard. It is a journey to a time when Syrians were not too war-weary to laugh and create art, even in the face of a tyrant's bullets.
Here is one of these videos - a three minute comedy sketch about a dictator as a football coach. Please watch it and share with your friends:
Hope you enjoy the films,
Ru'a
The Syrian Voices channel is a joint project with SyriaUntold - an independent digital project exploring the storytelling of the Syrian struggle and the diverse forms of resistance. Please subscribe to the Syrian Voices YouTube channel to watch the subtitled films - we aim to release one daily.
Today marks the 4th anniversary of the Syrian revolution. This day in particular always makes me wonder: if there were a magical button that could stop the revolution from ever happening, would I push it? Would other Syrians push it?
Yes, Assad would reign for decades. He would continue to rule Syria with an iron fist. But there would not be millions of refugees, hundreds of thousands of casualties, child soldiers, rape, violence, ISIS... When the cost of freedom in your country is so high, this hypothetical question poses a great dilemma.
My name is Ru'a, I'm a 21-year-old girl from Aleppo and I do not have all the answers.
However, I do know what the revolution means to me as a Syrian, I have witnessed the hope it brought to people's hearts and the creativity it sparked in their minds. Sadly, these memories are slowly vanishing.
For four years, the focus on military and geopolitical aspects have painted a murky picture of the conflict in Syria. Today, people don't know the revolution started with peaceful demonstrations and not guns. To many outside Syria, al-Baghdadi sounds like a familiar name, while Ghiath Matar (a famous peaceful activist tortured to death) does not ring a bell.
Even in my own memory, pictures of grisly decapitations are more vivid than the scenes of peaceful protesters in Hama and Deir ez-Zor, chanting for freedom.
That is what we are trying to change through a new project called Syrian Voices which we’re starting today. There are scores of videos far away from the news headlines that the world doesn't see because of the language barrier. Videos from the core of the Syrian civil movement that could help safeguard a story of perseverance, where millions of men and women were the protagonist. My mission is to try and subtitle these videos, to amplify these voices and make sure they are heard. It is a journey to a time when Syrians were not too war-weary to laugh and create art, even in the face of a tyrant's bullets.
Here is one of these videos - a three minute comedy sketch about a dictator as a football coach. Please watch it and share with your friends:
Hope you enjoy the films,
Ru'a
The Syrian Voices channel is a joint project with SyriaUntold - an independent digital project exploring the storytelling of the Syrian struggle and the diverse forms of resistance. Please subscribe to the Syrian Voices YouTube channel to watch the subtitled films - we aim to release one daily.
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# WithSyria, by Deleted on Mar 15, 2015 19:30:19 GMT 1, can anyone recommend a specific charity to donate to? I don't believe withsyria.com accepts donations
can anyone recommend a specific charity to donate to? I don't believe withsyria.com accepts donations
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# WithSyria, by Feral Things on Mar 15, 2015 20:10:08 GMT 1, can anyone recommend a specific charity to donate to? I don't believe withsyria.com accepts donations You can give direct to The White Helmets who withsyria.com support and who are a group of ordinary civilians providing emergency search and rescue in the immediate aftermath of an attack. Alternatively, Hand In Hand For Syria are a small organisation providing humanitarian and medical assistance on the ground. And if you feel more comfortable giving to a larger organisation then if you contact Médecins Sans Frontières you can ask for your donation to be specifically directed towards their work in Syria.
Here's some videos about the work they're doing:
There was a very good radio documentary last year about the difficulties of delivering aid in both Syria and Gaza called 'Shaking Hand With The Enemy' and it's available on the BBC World Service website here.
can anyone recommend a specific charity to donate to? I don't believe withsyria.com accepts donations You can give direct to The White Helmets who withsyria.com support and who are a group of ordinary civilians providing emergency search and rescue in the immediate aftermath of an attack. Alternatively, Hand In Hand For Syria are a small organisation providing humanitarian and medical assistance on the ground. And if you feel more comfortable giving to a larger organisation then if you contact Médecins Sans Frontières you can ask for your donation to be specifically directed towards their work in Syria. Here's some videos about the work they're doing: There was a very good radio documentary last year about the difficulties of delivering aid in both Syria and Gaza called ' Shaking Hand With The Enemy' and it's available on the BBC World Service website here.
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# WithSyria, by Deleted on Mar 15, 2015 20:33:19 GMT 1, can anyone recommend a specific charity to donate to? I don't believe withsyria.com accepts donations You can give direct to The White Helmets who withsyria.com support and who are a group of ordinary civilians providing emergency search and rescue in the immediate aftermath of an attack. Alternatively, Hand In Hand For Syria are a small organisation providing humanitarian and medical assistance on the group. And if you feel more comfortable giving to a larger organisation then if you contact Médecins Sans Frontières you can ask for your donation to be specifically directed towards their work in Syria. Here's some videos about the work they're doing: There was a very good radio documentary last year about the difficulties of delivering aid in both Syria and Gaza called ' Shaking Hand With The Enemy' and it's available on the BBC World Service website here. many thanks!
can anyone recommend a specific charity to donate to? I don't believe withsyria.com accepts donations You can give direct to The White Helmets who withsyria.com support and who are a group of ordinary civilians providing emergency search and rescue in the immediate aftermath of an attack. Alternatively, Hand In Hand For Syria are a small organisation providing humanitarian and medical assistance on the group. And if you feel more comfortable giving to a larger organisation then if you contact Médecins Sans Frontières you can ask for your donation to be specifically directed towards their work in Syria. Here's some videos about the work they're doing: There was a very good radio documentary last year about the difficulties of delivering aid in both Syria and Gaza called ' Shaking Hand With The Enemy' and it's available on the BBC World Service website here. many thanks!
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# WithSyria, by Deleted on Mar 15, 2015 20:48:36 GMT 1, 1,892. That’s how many children have been killed by falling barrel bombs since the UN banned them a year ago. It’s scandalous that the US is sitting on radar information RIGHT NOW that could be used to warn Syrian neighbourhoods that the bombs are coming. Please sign the petition to get this early warning to rescue workers. Let’s get to 5,000 signatures today: act.thesyriacampaign.org/sign/warn_civilians_of_attacksIn solidarity. Signed!
1,892. That’s how many children have been killed by falling barrel bombs since the UN banned them a year ago. It’s scandalous that the US is sitting on radar information RIGHT NOW that could be used to warn Syrian neighbourhoods that the bombs are coming. Please sign the petition to get this early warning to rescue workers. Let’s get to 5,000 signatures today: act.thesyriacampaign.org/sign/warn_civilians_of_attacksIn solidarity. Signed!
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Mar 17, 2015 20:30:14 GMT 1, Last night the Syrian regime dropped barrel bombs filled with chlorine gas onto civilians in Idlib. Six people were killed -- a grandmother, mother, father and three children. Dozens more were treated for gas inhalation at a nearby field hospital.
Today, the White Helmets are asking the United Nations Security Council to stop these chemical weapons being dropped - with a no-fly zone if necessary. The more of us who join the call, the greater the urgency on leaders to act.
In the town of Sarmeen, the volunteer rescue workers of the White Helmets rushed to the site to save people. A video of the rescue shows them in a tiny field hospital carrying in more and more infants. There aren’t enough beds so they have to lie the children together. Another video shows the rescue workers choking -- themselves suffering from the effects of inhalation.[1]
The attack comes just 11 days after the UN Security Council voted on a resolution saying it would take further measures, including the possibility of military force, if chlorine gas was used again in Syria. Now it has been used. The Syrian regime is testing us -- if the international community doesn't take action, if our leaders break their word, it will be a green light for thousands more to be killed using poison gas.
The attack also comes 390 days after the UN Security Council passed a resolution banning the use of barrel bombs. Despite these threats the Syrian regime is doing nothing to ease its attacks on civilians. On Sunday it launched more than 200 air attacks.
The unarmed and neutral rescue workers of the White Helmets have saved more than 12,000 lives in Syria but there are many more they can’t reach. More children trapped under the rubble. More young people permanently disabled by shrapnel. More parents who never come home. Will you add your name in support of their call? The White Helmets can only ease the suffering, it’s up to us in the international community to end it.
www.whitehelmets.org/
Last night the Syrian regime dropped barrel bombs filled with chlorine gas onto civilians in Idlib. Six people were killed -- a grandmother, mother, father and three children. Dozens more were treated for gas inhalation at a nearby field hospital. Today, the White Helmets are asking the United Nations Security Council to stop these chemical weapons being dropped - with a no-fly zone if necessary. The more of us who join the call, the greater the urgency on leaders to act. In the town of Sarmeen, the volunteer rescue workers of the White Helmets rushed to the site to save people. A video of the rescue shows them in a tiny field hospital carrying in more and more infants. There aren’t enough beds so they have to lie the children together. Another video shows the rescue workers choking -- themselves suffering from the effects of inhalation.[1] The attack comes just 11 days after the UN Security Council voted on a resolution saying it would take further measures, including the possibility of military force, if chlorine gas was used again in Syria. Now it has been used. The Syrian regime is testing us -- if the international community doesn't take action, if our leaders break their word, it will be a green light for thousands more to be killed using poison gas. The attack also comes 390 days after the UN Security Council passed a resolution banning the use of barrel bombs. Despite these threats the Syrian regime is doing nothing to ease its attacks on civilians. On Sunday it launched more than 200 air attacks. The unarmed and neutral rescue workers of the White Helmets have saved more than 12,000 lives in Syria but there are many more they can’t reach. More children trapped under the rubble. More young people permanently disabled by shrapnel. More parents who never come home. Will you add your name in support of their call? The White Helmets can only ease the suffering, it’s up to us in the international community to end it. www.whitehelmets.org/
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Apr 4, 2015 13:43:25 GMT 1, Hey friends,
Thanks to everyone who emailed about Tuesday April 7 with ideas and questions about how we can send a signal to Planet Syria. What we really want to do is tell these thousands of non-violent Syrian activists that we’ve heard their voices and we stand with their efforts to make peace.
So what can we do to make sure Syrian activists know we’re listening? Check out the ideas below -- it doesn’t have to be big, you can hold a sign up and take a picture if you don’t have much time. Let’s just make sure Planet Syria hears from every corner of our world. Post your pictures and video to this Facebook page or send over an email to info@planetsyria.org. Here are some ideas:
Write a message in the sand on a beach - stand next to it
Make a big banner and take a picture outside somewhere iconic - City Hall, a famous monument
Get the chalk out - write on the pavement
If you belong to a faith group, gather this weekend and take a photo
Grafitti (we won’t tell if you don’t)
Play a song for Syria with your favourite musical instrument
Get the paints out - get your kids involved
Group shot: gather your family, your office colleagues, your football team and take a picture. “Planet Syria we hear you!”
Temporary tattoos: Care about it? Write it on your body. Or permanent if you like
Here’s the event page: www.facebook.com/events/1421058744861781/
If you’re busy on Tuesday, go ahead and do something this weekend and email it over - we’ll be glad to put it up on Facebook on Tuesday. In case you missed it, here’s Salma’s email below about Planet Syria and why we should all join.
Thank you,
Hey friends, Thanks to everyone who emailed about Tuesday April 7 with ideas and questions about how we can send a signal to Planet Syria. What we really want to do is tell these thousands of non-violent Syrian activists that we’ve heard their voices and we stand with their efforts to make peace. So what can we do to make sure Syrian activists know we’re listening? Check out the ideas below -- it doesn’t have to be big, you can hold a sign up and take a picture if you don’t have much time. Let’s just make sure Planet Syria hears from every corner of our world. Post your pictures and video to this Facebook page or send over an email to info@planetsyria.org. Here are some ideas: Write a message in the sand on a beach - stand next to it Make a big banner and take a picture outside somewhere iconic - City Hall, a famous monument Get the chalk out - write on the pavement If you belong to a faith group, gather this weekend and take a photo Grafitti (we won’t tell if you don’t) Play a song for Syria with your favourite musical instrument Get the paints out - get your kids involved Group shot: gather your family, your office colleagues, your football team and take a picture. “Planet Syria we hear you!” Temporary tattoos: Care about it? Write it on your body. Or permanent if you like Here’s the event page: www.facebook.com/events/1421058744861781/If you’re busy on Tuesday, go ahead and do something this weekend and email it over - we’ll be glad to put it up on Facebook on Tuesday. In case you missed it, here’s Salma’s email below about Planet Syria and why we should all join. Thank you,
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Apr 16, 2015 16:20:28 GMT 1, I've found my new happy place. When 17,000 of us Syrian non-violent activists launched our plan for peace a month ago we had no idea what to expect. Last Tuesday thousands of you showed us with messages, photos and videos from almost every country in the world that our hopes for Syria are shared by people across the globe. Today, I look at these messages and feel a renewed sense of optimism that together we can make a difference.
Watch this video of beautiful messages from around the world to Planet Syria
Peace in Syria is going to take two things: stopping the regime's barrel bombs - with a 'no-fly zone' if necessary - and inclusive peace talks. But we Syrians cannot achieve this alone, which is why it is so critical that thousands of you are with us and ready to do what it takes to bring peace to Syria.
We called this campaign Planet Syria because we felt isolated from humanity and ignored by the world. But as human rights and peace activists we knew deep down that there must be people who are willing to act with us to defend our shared humanity.
These beautiful messages are the proof we need that solidarity and hope exists. Our shared task over the weeks and months is to turn this hope into concrete action by pressuring governments around the world to stop the barrel bombs and bring peace to Syria. As a start, we need you to reach out to your friends and the groups that you are a part of to join our network.
Please watch and share this video of all the inspiring messages of solidarity. So many people talk about the symptoms of the violence in Syria or the extremists like Isis that are born from it. But few are actually organising to stop it, which is what makes our collective efforts so critical.
Hearing you loud and clear,
Salma
PS. Below I’ve copied some of the responses to the messages from Planet Syria members across Syria
Noshen: We thought that the world forgot Syria, we were mistaken, a big thank you to whom heard the calls of Syria Planet, and stood in solidarity with us.
Morhaf: I thought that Syria is not known to others, but the solidarity and the participation in the campaign, from all over the world, changed my mind, this campaign delivered the message of the Syrian people and showed part of our suffering and our right to live in peace. A big thank you to the world wide individuals, groups, and organizations that stood with us in Planet Syria campaign.
Samer: Frankly, I didn’t expect our voices to reach different countries all over the world, and that they would join us so passionately in solidarity like they did.
Mohammad: I’m really happy to know that people hear our Planet Syria, feel for us, and care about everything across Syria, not only where the black flag of ISIS is.
Walaa: I was pleased with the campaign’s echo, I didn't expect it to be so much, and “thank you” is the least to be said.
Basel: It was so great to know that there are people far away, yet their hearts are with us through our tough ordeal, and with all the killing and bombing we're facing daily and suffering from, so we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
Lead: a big thank you for all who stood with us, a “thank you” is the least that could be said to express our gratitude for you, Thank youuuuuuuu !
PPS. If you haven't yet seen the campaign please head over to www.planetsyria.org/en
The Syria Campaign is building an open, global movement working for a peaceful future for Syria. We are people from all over the world who are coming together to tackle what the UN has described as “the greatest humanitarian tragedy of our time".
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
I've found my new happy place. When 17,000 of us Syrian non-violent activists launched our plan for peace a month ago we had no idea what to expect. Last Tuesday thousands of you showed us with messages, photos and videos from almost every country in the world that our hopes for Syria are shared by people across the globe. Today, I look at these messages and feel a renewed sense of optimism that together we can make a difference. Watch this video of beautiful messages from around the world to Planet Syria Peace in Syria is going to take two things: stopping the regime's barrel bombs - with a 'no-fly zone' if necessary - and inclusive peace talks. But we Syrians cannot achieve this alone, which is why it is so critical that thousands of you are with us and ready to do what it takes to bring peace to Syria. We called this campaign Planet Syria because we felt isolated from humanity and ignored by the world. But as human rights and peace activists we knew deep down that there must be people who are willing to act with us to defend our shared humanity. These beautiful messages are the proof we need that solidarity and hope exists. Our shared task over the weeks and months is to turn this hope into concrete action by pressuring governments around the world to stop the barrel bombs and bring peace to Syria. As a start, we need you to reach out to your friends and the groups that you are a part of to join our network. Please watch and share this video of all the inspiring messages of solidarity. So many people talk about the symptoms of the violence in Syria or the extremists like Isis that are born from it. But few are actually organising to stop it, which is what makes our collective efforts so critical. Hearing you loud and clear, Salma PS. Below I’ve copied some of the responses to the messages from Planet Syria members across Syria Noshen: We thought that the world forgot Syria, we were mistaken, a big thank you to whom heard the calls of Syria Planet, and stood in solidarity with us. Morhaf: I thought that Syria is not known to others, but the solidarity and the participation in the campaign, from all over the world, changed my mind, this campaign delivered the message of the Syrian people and showed part of our suffering and our right to live in peace. A big thank you to the world wide individuals, groups, and organizations that stood with us in Planet Syria campaign. Samer: Frankly, I didn’t expect our voices to reach different countries all over the world, and that they would join us so passionately in solidarity like they did. Mohammad: I’m really happy to know that people hear our Planet Syria, feel for us, and care about everything across Syria, not only where the black flag of ISIS is. Walaa: I was pleased with the campaign’s echo, I didn't expect it to be so much, and “thank you” is the least to be said. Basel: It was so great to know that there are people far away, yet their hearts are with us through our tough ordeal, and with all the killing and bombing we're facing daily and suffering from, so we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. Lead: a big thank you for all who stood with us, a “thank you” is the least that could be said to express our gratitude for you, Thank youuuuuuuu ! PPS. If you haven't yet seen the campaign please head over to www.planetsyria.org/enThe Syria Campaign is building an open, global movement working for a peaceful future for Syria. We are people from all over the world who are coming together to tackle what the UN has described as “the greatest humanitarian tragedy of our time". Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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# WithSyria, by achtungbono on Apr 26, 2015 12:14:49 GMT 1, I dont think the UK politicians are prepared to do much about syria to be honest - until the conflict spilled onto your screens and we stared seeing UK people joining the various factions, the realpolitik of the war was that al Assad was bashing the AQ factions. And they are bad right ? That is the AQ lot who are randomly killing in kenya and kidnapping kids in Nigeria.
Even though we effectively set the original AQ up, & trained them with our own special forces to bash to rotten commies and they were our mates for a long while. Until they turned around and kicked us in the balls ( or more precisely, when they kicked the US in the balls and the world took note)
So now Al Assad is the enemy. Even though he was our mate during the gulf war, against that bloke who had chemical weapons.Apart from al Assad & his dads meddling in the civil war in the Lebanon and ongoing issues with Israel.Isreal are out mates as well I think. And Syrias strategic support with those rotters in Iran as well . And he doesnt get on with Turkey, our NATO best mates. but this is the Turkey that we are blocking from EU membership as they are starting to get a bit too islamist . So maybe he isnt all bad ?
but hang on, Iran our our mates now arent they. So does that mean that al Assad is our mate again ?
oh, its so confusing who to support these days ...
I dont think the UK politicians are prepared to do much about syria to be honest - until the conflict spilled onto your screens and we stared seeing UK people joining the various factions, the realpolitik of the war was that al Assad was bashing the AQ factions. And they are bad right ? That is the AQ lot who are randomly killing in kenya and kidnapping kids in Nigeria.
Even though we effectively set the original AQ up, & trained them with our own special forces to bash to rotten commies and they were our mates for a long while. Until they turned around and kicked us in the balls ( or more precisely, when they kicked the US in the balls and the world took note)
So now Al Assad is the enemy. Even though he was our mate during the gulf war, against that bloke who had chemical weapons.Apart from al Assad & his dads meddling in the civil war in the Lebanon and ongoing issues with Israel.Isreal are out mates as well I think. And Syrias strategic support with those rotters in Iran as well . And he doesnt get on with Turkey, our NATO best mates. but this is the Turkey that we are blocking from EU membership as they are starting to get a bit too islamist . So maybe he isnt all bad ?
but hang on, Iran our our mates now arent they. So does that mean that al Assad is our mate again ?
oh, its so confusing who to support these days ...
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Jun 2, 2015 20:38:19 GMT 1, Dr Majed has lived and treated patients under starvation siege in the suburbs of Damascus. For years, images emerged quietly of emaciated adults and children succumbing to hunger in the neighbourhoods of Eastern Ghouta. All the while, away from the world’s spotlight and our news headlines, Dr Majed and his heroic team of medical workers were working frantically to save lives.
There was never much of an international uproar about what was happening in their town, yet their field hospital survived incredible horrors. The doctors took on surgeries they’d never done before to save their patients’ lives. Dealing with hunger wasn’t the half of it - Eastern Ghouta faced up to 70 air attacks a day. And with every attack came a story.
Listen to Dr Majed tell one of these stories in this incredibly touching 3 minute video.
What Dr Majed and his teams saw then and still see every day in Syria should be making global headlines. But as the media and ordinary people focus on Isis, these stories get lost. Chances are, most of your friends don’t know what a barrel bomb is.
Watch and share the video to break the silence on barrel bombs in your community of family and friends.
Medical workers like Dr Majed are under incredible strain right now. Witnessing injuries they’ve never seen before, they’re operating under the light of cell phones in underground hospitals. They’re treating people who are starving and they’re treating victims of chemical attacks. Because of their work, they are also being hunted down and tortured or killed.
Share Dr Majed’s message with everyone you know - especially with doctors, nurses, and health workers.
This is an invitation for them to take action and help protect the medical community.
Thank you.
Dr Majed has lived and treated patients under starvation siege in the suburbs of Damascus. For years, images emerged quietly of emaciated adults and children succumbing to hunger in the neighbourhoods of Eastern Ghouta. All the while, away from the world’s spotlight and our news headlines, Dr Majed and his heroic team of medical workers were working frantically to save lives.
There was never much of an international uproar about what was happening in their town, yet their field hospital survived incredible horrors. The doctors took on surgeries they’d never done before to save their patients’ lives. Dealing with hunger wasn’t the half of it - Eastern Ghouta faced up to 70 air attacks a day. And with every attack came a story.
Listen to Dr Majed tell one of these stories in this incredibly touching 3 minute video.
What Dr Majed and his teams saw then and still see every day in Syria should be making global headlines. But as the media and ordinary people focus on Isis, these stories get lost. Chances are, most of your friends don’t know what a barrel bomb is.
Watch and share the video to break the silence on barrel bombs in your community of family and friends.
Medical workers like Dr Majed are under incredible strain right now. Witnessing injuries they’ve never seen before, they’re operating under the light of cell phones in underground hospitals. They’re treating people who are starving and they’re treating victims of chemical attacks. Because of their work, they are also being hunted down and tortured or killed.
Share Dr Majed’s message with everyone you know - especially with doctors, nurses, and health workers.
This is an invitation for them to take action and help protect the medical community.
Thank you.
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# WithSyria, by Bill Hicks on Aug 21, 2015 12:20:00 GMT 1, Here are 5 things everyone should know about what is happening in Syria now.
1 - The Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad is killing at least 7 times more civilians than Isis.
2 - More than 11,000 barrel bombs made of scrap metal and high explosives have been rolled out of regime helicopters onto hospitals, homes and schools since the UN banned them. These aerial attacks are the biggest killer of civilians. They drive extremism.
3 - These barrel bombs are a leading cause of displacement, forcing refugees to cross the Mediterranean and other borders.
4 - Many of the barrel bombs are dropped on areas under siege. More than half a million people in Syria live in areas with no access to food, water or medicine since 2013, including the areas of Ghouta that were targeted by the sarin gas attacks in the same year.
5 - The international anti-Isis coalition is flying in the same airspace where many of these barrel bombs are dropped, choosing to look the other way.
There is no military solution to the fighting in Syria. But like in Bosnia, a no-fly zone can help protect civilians from the worst of the violence and encourage the fighting parties to come to the negotiating table.
Too many Syrians spend their days looking up at the sky, wondering when the next barrel bomb will drop and what it will hit. Today on the anniversary of the Ghouta chemical attack we are asking you to look up in solidarity with all those who continue on and join the call to #clearthesky. Find out how to take action at the event page here:
www.facebook.com/events/1615390465405371/
Join hundreds of non-violent Syrian groups in asking for the international community to enforce the UN ban on barrel bombs with a Bosnia-style no-fly zone.
Thank you for standing with us.
In solidarity,
Samer
Samer is an alias.
There is a referenced version of the 5 points above at on.planetsyria.org/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-syria/
Here are 5 things everyone should know about what is happening in Syria now. 1 - The Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad is killing at least 7 times more civilians than Isis. 2 - More than 11,000 barrel bombs made of scrap metal and high explosives have been rolled out of regime helicopters onto hospitals, homes and schools since the UN banned them. These aerial attacks are the biggest killer of civilians. They drive extremism. 3 - These barrel bombs are a leading cause of displacement, forcing refugees to cross the Mediterranean and other borders. 4 - Many of the barrel bombs are dropped on areas under siege. More than half a million people in Syria live in areas with no access to food, water or medicine since 2013, including the areas of Ghouta that were targeted by the sarin gas attacks in the same year. 5 - The international anti-Isis coalition is flying in the same airspace where many of these barrel bombs are dropped, choosing to look the other way. There is no military solution to the fighting in Syria. But like in Bosnia, a no-fly zone can help protect civilians from the worst of the violence and encourage the fighting parties to come to the negotiating table. Too many Syrians spend their days looking up at the sky, wondering when the next barrel bomb will drop and what it will hit. Today on the anniversary of the Ghouta chemical attack we are asking you to look up in solidarity with all those who continue on and join the call to #clearthesky. Find out how to take action at the event page here: www.facebook.com/events/1615390465405371/Join hundreds of non-violent Syrian groups in asking for the international community to enforce the UN ban on barrel bombs with a Bosnia-style no-fly zone. Thank you for standing with us. In solidarity, Samer Samer is an alias. There is a referenced version of the 5 points above at on.planetsyria.org/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-syria/
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# WithSyria, by Deleted on Aug 21, 2015 12:49:45 GMT 1, you can contribute to charities and organisations that assist asylum and refugees if you feel utterly powerless about the appalling situation we have created in the middle east with "our" meddling.
You may not be able to fix Syria, but you can provide practical monetary assistance those who are escaping the shitstorm. It's not much, but more productive than spending all day F5'ing to get some tickets and some perceived boasting rights on social media
you can contribute to charities and organisations that assist asylum and refugees if you feel utterly powerless about the appalling situation we have created in the middle east with "our" meddling.
You may not be able to fix Syria, but you can provide practical monetary assistance those who are escaping the shitstorm. It's not much, but more productive than spending all day F5'ing to get some tickets and some perceived boasting rights on social media
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