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Published On: Sat, Jul 21st, 2012
Uncategorized | By Derick Jacobs

Davids Diary: Syria violence spikes, violence speaks for itself

This is the first of many diary entries to come from my time in Syria covering the uprising violence and Bashar Al-Assad’s attempt to regain control of enemy territory.

Last week, I finally arrived in Damascus whereas I was almost immediately taken into a new safe-place by a few civilians I had made friendly nature with before arriving.  My communication lines were unavailable  due to low batteries, so I was unable to cover my latest piece while here in the city.

I managed to flee to Damascus before the big-attack that killed some 200 people just a  weeks  ago.  Thankfully, I wasn’t harmed in the situation however I’ve witnessed more death in these two weeks than I have ever seen in my life.

I was forced to leave my work clothes back in the other city, as I was instructed it’d be best and more safe for me to dress as a Syrian resident rather than an outsider; and I did.

Tonight — however I leave for Beirut Lebanon an area mainly rebels continue to control to get a better   angle of the violence rather than stuck in a secluded area unable to snap photographs of what is happening.

No worries friends, I remain safe.  I managed to get my own set of ‘rebels’  that offered to shield my travels throughout Syria using their firepower. I’m also equipped with bulletproof vests and smoke grenades. (How cool I feel having those).

Date of next entry: Monday 23 July 2012.