YouTube Shuts Down All Syrian State Channels as Idlib Assault Begins

PHOTO: via ZeroHedge.com

By Tyler Durden | 8 September 2018

ZERO HEDGE — Syrian state YouTube channels have been shut down this morning just as the Syrian Army’s ground offensive has officially begun.

This includes the following now terminated Syrian state and pro-government channels: Syrian Presidency, Syria MoD (Ministry of Defense), SANA, and Sama TV. This follows YouTube reportedly closing Syria’s Ortas News last week.

It is unclear whether or not the action is part of a broader move among US social media companies to close “Iran-linked” accounts, or if directly connected to events now rapidly unfolding in Idlib.

A number of Syria observers say the account closures could be connected with potential US plans for military action in response to the Syria-Russian forces air and ground attack on Idlib.

This news comes just as CENTCOM chief Gen. Joseph Dunford said on Saturday the Pentagon is preparing “military options” and is in “routine dialogue” with the White House concerning a potential military response. […]

2 Comments on YouTube Shuts Down All Syrian State Channels as Idlib Assault Begins

  1. I remember not so long ago every liberal in the US was deriding Mubarak and Erdogan for being iron handed on social media when they cut off internet during their faux revolutions.
    Now I expect them to be just as loud in the case of Youtube cutting off Syrian channels… right guys? ….. right?

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