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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Iraqis Demonstrate in Ahrar and Hurriya Squares

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 22, 2011) Iraqis demonstrated in Mosul City's Ahrar Square or Square of the Free for the ninth consecutive day to demand "the unconditional departure of occupation forces from Iraq" and the release of detainees. In Sulaymaniyah province's Hurriya or Freedom Square, protesters demanded that the government and parliament be dissolved and asked for political reform. Al Iraqiya reports:

 

 
 

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Omanis Urge Reform While Saudis Denounce Bahrain Crackdown

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 22, 2011) Massive anti-government demonstrations took place in Oman and Saudi Arabia today. In Oman’s southern port city of Salalah, thousands of demonstrators demanded better wages and jobs, saying the government’s promised reforms are not enough. In Saudi Arabia’s eastern city of Qatif, hundreds protested in solidarity with anti-government protesters in Bahrain, despite the ban on protests. They condemned the burning and destruction of Bahraini mosques by Saudi and Bahraini troops. Press TV reports:

 

 

 
 

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Bahrainis Protest Crackdown as Saudis Rally in Solidarity

(Mosaic Video Alert: April 1, 2011) Bahraini security forces backed by Saudi troops intensified their crackdown on protests as they opened fire on Bahraini protestors and arrested many people, including pregnant women. Hundreds of Saudi Arabians in the eastern city of Qatif defied the ban on demonstrations and took to the streets to demand their rights and an end to government corruption. The protestors also demanded an end to Saudi Arabia's military intervention in Bahrain, assisting the government with crackdowns on protests.

 

 

 
 

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Is the Media Ignoring Iraq's Protest Movement?

(Mosaic Video Alert: March 30, 2011) On the ‘Friday of Perseverance,’ Iraqi residents took to the streets to demand political reform, an end to corruption, and an improvement of public services. Iraq's al-Rafidain TV interviewed writer and political analyst Dr. Abdul Karim al-Alluji to discuss the media blackout on the protests occurring in Iraq. He said that while Iraq is witnessing a revolution similar to those of its neighbors, much of it has been unreported. He stated that he doesn’t know if it is deliberate but that it is unfortunate and that the country has been “left to suffer on its own from hardships, killings, and destruction.”

 

 

 
 

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Libyan Rape Victim Refuses To Be Silenced

(Mosaic Video Alert: March 28, 2011) NBN reports on a new crime committed by Muammar Gaddafi and his regime: the rape of Iman al-Obeidi. The victim is a "lawyer who embodies the model Libyan woman, but bothered the regime for being a free woman.” Iman was detained and raped by 15 of Gaddafi's mercenaries. The regime first accused al-Obeidi of being drunk and mentally ill, then offered to bribe the rape victim in exchange for her silence, a request that was rejected. Benghazi residents held a solidarity rally with Iman and online activists rallied behind her with a Facebook page entitled "We are all Iman al-Obeidi."

 

 
 

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Yemeni Police Violently Suppress Anti-Saleh Demonstrations

(Mosaic Video Alert: March 16, 2011) The BBC reports on violent clashes between anti-government protestors and security forces in the western Yemeni city of Hodeidah. Forces tried to disperse the crowd by using live ammunition, rubber bullets, and tear gas. Demonstrations and rallies are also being held in a number of the country's provinces such as Sana'a, Aden, and Ta'iz to demand that Ali Abdullah Saleh step down. Reports from the eastern provinces of al-Jawf and Ma'rib indicate that the ruling party is planning to organize its supporters to carry out similar protests in several provinces. This will be done in an attempt to counter the regime's opponents and show support for Saleh's decision to stay in power until the end of his mandate in 2013.

 


 

 
 

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Kuwait and Mauritania take demand for change to the street

(Mosaic Video Alert: March 9, 2011) Dubai TV reports on anti-government protests in Kuwait and Mauritania. In Mauritania's capital Nouakchott, protestors chanted slogans such as, "Change or you will be changed" and "It's time to build the country." Despite the police crackdown on the protests, which included using teargas to disperse crowds and beating demonstrators, the confrontation lasted for hours. Similarly, in Kuwait hundreds of youths gathered in front of government headquarters, chanting reform slogans and calling for change. Kuwaiti protestors' demands include the ouster of Prime Minister Nasser Mohammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah and equality for all citizens.

 

 

 
 

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Anti-Government Protestors Hold Rare Rally in Saudi Arabia

(Mosaic Video Alert: 1600 PST, March 4, 2011) Al Alam TV reports on a popular demonstration launched today in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, following noon prayers. Protestors are demanding the Saudi government implement constitutional and legal reforms, release political prisoners, and stop restricting political freedoms and the media. In a similar demonstration in al-Qatif, over 20 demonstrators were injured, as security forces attempted to disperse the crowd by using live bullets and beating women.

 

 

 
 

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Iraq's 'Friday of Dignity' Draws Thousands

(Mosaic Video Alert: 1700 PST, March 4, 2011) Dubai TV reports on the thousands of anti-government protestors demanding reform in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square. Iraqi authorities implemented heavy security measures to prevent the weekly protest from occurring. These measures included imposing a midnight curfew, setting up concrete barriers and barbed wire on major city streets, and deploying a large number of anti-riot police. Despite these efforts, over 5,000 protestors gathered for what is being called the “Friday of Dignity” to honor the dignity of martyrs who were killed in last Friday's protest.

 

 

 
 

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