Syria al-Shaab explained

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]

Notes and References

1. News: De Rosa. Anthony. Syria al-Shaab manages to broadcast under fire. https://web.archive.org/web/20120615203334/http://blogs.reuters.com/anthony-derosa/2012/06/11/syria-al-shaab-manages-to-broadcast-under-fire. dead. 15 June 2012. Reuters. 10 March 2013.
2. News: Gillespie. Kristen. Broadcasters risk reporting on Syrian rebellion. USA Today. 10 March 2013. 31 May 2012.
3. Web site: أبو رحال. ليال. إطلاق قناة سورية فضائية معارضة للنظام باسم سوريا الشعب. الشرق الأوسط. 10 March 2013.
4. Web site: My Story. 10 March 2013.
5. News: De Rosa. Anthony. Syria al-Shaab manages to broadcast under fire. https://web.archive.org/web/20120615203334/http://blogs.reuters.com/anthony-derosa/2012/06/11/syria-al-shaab-manages-to-broadcast-under-fire. dead. 15 June 2012. Reuters. 10 March 2013.
6. Web site: أبو رحال. ليال. إطلاق قناة سورية فضائية معارضة للنظام باسم سوريا الشعب. الشرق الأوسط. 10 March 2013.