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Syria's Digital Revolution
(Deutsche Welle-Germany) As the uprising in Syria has swelled in number, so too has the activity on social media networks. The Facebook page, "The Syrian Revolution 2011," has amassed more than 200,000 followers. YouTube video uploads from Syria have exploded, showing rallies, demonstrations and violence. Tapping into Turkish cell phone providers has allowed Syrians to send messages without being tracked by authorities. The online images have also served to waken Syrians from a four-decade-long slumber: Faced with raw, unedited proof of President Assad's brutal tactics, many have been forced to take a stance.