WEB NEWS - Syrians lampoon Assad election slogan
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In this edition: Syrian web users satirise Bashar al-Assad's campaign slogan; Indians taking an anti-dowry pledge on social networks; and a unique perspective on tightrope walking.
SYRIANS LAMPOON ASSAD ELECTION SLOGAN
Since officially announcing he would be running in Syria`s June 3rd presidential election, Bashar al-Assad has been busy promoting himself. Via Facebook, Instagram, poster campaigns, TV commercials; the head of state is going all out to win over voters. The election campaign revolves around the slogan “Sawa” which is Arabic for “together”, and has been facing strong opposition online.
Many of Bashar al-Assad`s critics have taken to social networks to air their grievances. Some have given the Damascus strongman`s slogan a sarcastic twist. While Assad declares “together we are stronger” his opponents say together, he and his friends destroy, pillage and plunder the country, or they murder their own people.
Syrian web users have also used the slogan to denounce the inaction of the international community after more than three years of unrest. Criticism is primarily aimed at the UN, with the organization accused of turning a blind eye to the regime`s crimes, and also Russia and China, Bashar al-Assad`s loyal allies that many see as accomplices to the atrocities carried in Syria.
INDIANS TAKE ANTI-DOWRY PLEDGE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
Every year, thousands of women are killed in India over dowry payments, the age old custom where the wife`s family has to hand over payments of money and gifts to her husband, to secure her wellbeing. India`s Center for Social Research, the CSR has released new figures on dowry related deaths and is asking web users to help fight the pro... Go on reading on our web site.
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SYRIANS LAMPOON ASSAD ELECTION SLOGAN
Since officially announcing he would be running in Syria`s June 3rd presidential election, Bashar al-Assad has been busy promoting himself. Via Facebook, Instagram, poster campaigns, TV commercials; the head of state is going all out to win over voters. The election campaign revolves around the slogan “Sawa” which is Arabic for “together”, and has been facing strong opposition online.
Many of Bashar al-Assad`s critics have taken to social networks to air their grievances. Some have given the Damascus strongman`s slogan a sarcastic twist. While Assad declares “together we are stronger” his opponents say together, he and his friends destroy, pillage and plunder the country, or they murder their own people.
Syrian web users have also used the slogan to denounce the inaction of the international community after more than three years of unrest. Criticism is primarily aimed at the UN, with the organization accused of turning a blind eye to the regime`s crimes, and also Russia and China, Bashar al-Assad`s loyal allies that many see as accomplices to the atrocities carried in Syria.
INDIANS TAKE ANTI-DOWRY PLEDGE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
Every year, thousands of women are killed in India over dowry payments, the age old custom where the wife`s family has to hand over payments of money and gifts to her husband, to secure her wellbeing. India`s Center for Social Research, the CSR has released new figures on dowry related deaths and is asking web users to help fight the pro... Go on reading on our web site.
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