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The Arab Spring Crosses Borders for Nakba Day

(Mosaic Video Alert: March 16, 2011) Marches were held across Palestinian cities and in several Arab capitals to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Nakba, or Day of Catastrophe. Many people were killed and hundreds injured during demonstrations that called for the restoration of Palestinian land and rights. Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, and Jordan are among the countries that witnessed Nakba marches in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Al-Alam reports.

 

 
 

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Paltalk Leaks Expose Conspiracy Against Syria

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 29, 2011) Syrian television releases its “Paltalk Leaks,” exposing the conspirators behind the Syrian revolution. The state-run channel reports that satellite phones, computers, and cameras were smuggled into Syria with the intention of fabricating news and spreading lies to the media about the protests in Syria.

 

 
 

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Bahrain Sentences Four Democracy Activists to Death

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 28, 2011) In Bahrain, Saudi-backed Bahraini forces continue their clampdown on protests, as security forces attacked protestors in Sitra. A Bahraini military court has sentenced several detained protestors to death. The sentencing is expected to spark more angry protests after Friday prayers. Meanwhile, protestors in Saudi Arabia continue to demand political reform, the release of prisoners, and respect for human rights. Over 140 political activists have reportedly been arrested since protests began in mid-January.

 

 
 

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Bahrain Detaining Over 1,000 Pro-Democracy Activists

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 26, 2011) Saudi-backed Bahraini forces injured a woman who was part of a group of women trying to prevent the destruction of a religious site. In addition, two female student and four female medics have been detained. Bahrain's Human Rights Center reports that 1,041 people have been detained since protest began, including 64 women. As part of the crackdown on anti-government protests, the Saudi-backed forces are also raiding hospitals and schools and have destroyed many mosques and holy sites.

 

 
 

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Iraq's Mosul Protest Met with Deadly Force

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 26, 2011) Two people were killed and over 20 others were injured in Iraq when security forces opened fire on protestors in Mosul's Ahrar Square. Protestors have rejected concessions made by the government, which include the nomination of a new police commander and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's invitation to meet with a delegation of Mosul residents.

 

 
 

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