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Syria al-Shaab

Syria al-Shaab is an opposition channel in Syria that broadcasts via satellite and the internet. The station, whose name means "Syria of the people," was founded by Mohammad Al Ajlouni in July 2011. Its founding was announced on the sidelines of the Conference of Muslim Scholars in Istanbul. The channel describes itself as a moderate, nationalist channel that seeks to reach all Syrians regardless of their identity and that aims to contribute to the building of a democratic future for Syria.

Censorship
The channel has reported attempts by the Syrian regime to jam its satellite broadcasts and to hack into its Skype account.

Funding
The channel has not revealed the sources of its funding beyond the fact the funding comes from a number of wealthy Syrians and Arabs.

Programming
Syria al-Shaab broadcasts between 12 and 14 hours per day. The channel's website currently lists 12 different programs, ranging from news broadcasts, to a political talk show focusing on the latest developments in Syria, to a show focusing on women's issue, to a show that touches on religious issues related to the uprising in Syria.

Personnel
In addition the founder Al Ajlouni and his daughter Samer, contributors to the channel include Syrian playwright Rima Fleihan, news anchor Qutaiba al-Khatib, and Sheikhs Anas al-Suwayd and Haroun al-Zou'bi.