#Youtube shuts down all pro Syrian channels including, Sama TV, Syrian MoD, Sana news agency, Syrian presidency pic.twitter.com/D0LiPhdKmo— H.K πΈπΎ (@Ibra_Joudeh) September 8, 2018
Zero Hedge: YouTube Shuts Down All Syrian State Channels As Idlib Assault Begins
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.
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WNU Editor: I am surprised that Google permitted these sites to stay on as long as they did.