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How much longer can Syrians afford the internet?
Telecommunication prices in Syria have increased nearly a thousandfold, drawing public attention and concern. However, the Syrian Ministry of Telecommunications…
Meta Censored Critical Updates on Syria’s Regime Change, Prompting Oversight Board Review
In December 2024, Syrians witnessed the unthinkable: the collapse of Assad’s regime by a coalition of armed groups, led by…
Syria Bans Online Surveys Amid Fragile Digital Infrastructure
Syria’s new government has banned all online and digital surveys without prior official approval, according to a decision issued by…
Syria: Digital Safety Tips from SMEX’s Helpdesk
The recent circulation of an audio recording, allegedly from a Druze religious leader in Syria insulting Prophet Muhammad, is being…
Sham Cash Under Scrutiny: A Forensic Analysis of Syria’s New E-Wallet
When thousands of public sector workers in Syria tried to collect their salaries during Eid El-Fitr this April, many found…