‘Adopt’ the Syrian uprising, supporters in Germany urge

BERLIN // Activists in Germany are supporting the Syrian uprising by raising money and smuggling cash, mobile phones and laptops into the country to help opposition groups organise peaceful demonstrations. Their Adopt a Revolution programme (www.adoptrevolution.org) is modelled on charities that seek sponsors to “adopt” children in poor countries, or rainforest trees, through regular donations. […]

BERLIN // Activists in Germany are supporting the Syrian uprising by raising money and smuggling cash, mobile phones and laptops into the country to help opposition groups organise peaceful demonstrations. Their Adopt a Revolution programme (www.adoptrevolution.org) is modelled on charities that seek sponsors to “adopt” children in poor countries, or rainforest trees, through regular donations.

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