Voice of Arab Syria

The Voice of Arab Syria (Arabic: صوت سورية العربية‎‎) was a Baghdad-based radio channel, broadcasting to Syrian audience. Voice of Arab Syria began broadcasting on October 26, 1976 (at the time of the Arab summit in Cairo).[1][2] It did daily broadcasts, providing a platform for opponents of the al-Assad government to speak out. The location of the broadcaster was not publicly admitted, but it was Radio Baghdad that first announced news about the new radio channel.[1] Voice of Arab Syria called on the people and army of Syria to revolt against the al-Assad government.[3]

Voice of Arab Syria was closed down in June 1997, as relations between the governments of Syria and Iraq improved (likewise, Syria shut down its 'Voice of Iraq' broadcasts).[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 Legum, Colin, and Haim Shaked. Arab Relations in the Middle East: The Road to Realignment. New York: Holmes & Meier Publishers, 1979. p. 16
  2. ↑ Al-Rawi, Ahmed K. Media Practice in Iraq. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. p. 24
  3. ↑ Herald-Journal - Aug 21, 1977. Arab Radio Stations Labeled Thermometer' Of Political Emotion
  4. ↑ Nachmani, Amikam. Turkey--Facing a New Millennium: Coping with Intertwined Conflicts. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2003. p. 234
  5. ↑ The Middle East and North Africa, 2004. London: Europa, 2003. p. 484
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