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The role of the media in Syria conflict

Saturday, August 18, 2012

On July 3, organized by German-Syrian Society (DSG) in the former Syrian embassy in Bonn event with this title. Were invited besides yours truly, Olaf Kretschmann and Christoph Hörstel.

Olaf Kretschmann had caused a stir with a detailed analysis and critique of the ARD report "Secretly in Homs," for which he set up his own blog. The analysis and at times exposing the "exclusive report" of the 1st German television is very exciting and a real real thriller. My contribution devoted himself mainly new insights into the role of AVAAZ in Syria (About Avaaz I already had an extensive search on the main portal in April this year zeitgeist Online published).

The topic was on 3.7.12, "information war to Syria? The role of an international organization Avaaz campaign and fundraising. " (more ...)

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NGO twilight?

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

NGOs (or German NGOs), ie NGOs, live on their Nimbus to maintain just not close to governments and to abide by those in power away to ensure a critical distance.

All the more annoying it is when NGOs take party and the serious consequences: The Last Year circulated the legend of the mercenaries in Libya, which was sworn in mainstream again and again. Your alleged use by the Libyan dictator cruel moving the minds and delivered to a large extent the unwritten justification for the NATO bombing of the country.

Geneviève Garrigos Amnesty International spread this release, which was taken over by the mainstream unverified, in turn, turned the rumor mill. Garrigos spoke of "information" that have Amnesty. A few months later, she had to withdraw: You've heard "rumors". No, there is no evidence that mercenaries were used. (more ...)

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