Aleppo Today
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| Headquarters | Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
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| Website | halabtodaytv |
Aleppo (Halab) Today (Arabic: قناة حلب اليوم) is a television news channel, unofficially associated with Syrian opposition.[1] The channel's broadcast features music and images with a news ticker running at the bottom of the screen that provides important updates to Aleppan citizens.[2] The channel originally broadcast from Aleppo but later moved its operations outside of Syria to Istanbul, Turkey due to pressure from the government.[3] The channel broadcasts on Nilesat and online.
Operations
[edit]The channel relies on a network of correspondents in and around Aleppo and a staff that works three shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, focusing particularly on military developments in the area.[2]
Staff
[edit]Many of the reporters and editors working for the channel have remained anonymous, but some of the known staff include a former editor Samir Kanjo and his replacement Feras Dibbeh.[3]
Funding
[edit]According to Dibbeh, the channel's funding comes from anonymous Aleppine businessman.
References
[edit]- ^ Daragahi, Borzou (2014-02-28). "Rebel Aleppo TV channel is go-to news source in northern Syria". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ a b Amos, Deborah. "In Syria, Aleppo Today Is Must-See TV For Survival". NPR. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Aleppo Today TV becomes vital news source amid Syria's chaos". CNN. Retrieved 10 May 2013.