VOICED : Damascus residents map mortars on Facebook page

The video discusses the impact of mortar attacks on daily life in Damascus, highlighting the creation of a Facebook page by students to track these attacks. This digital initiative serves as a survival tactic in a prolonged conflict that has claimed over 90,000 lives. The page, which has grown significantly, helps document the human cost of the war, providing a sense of control amidst chaos.

What prompted the creation of the Facebook page 'Daily Diary of Mortars'?

• To share daily weather updates

• To track mortar attacks on the capital

• To organize community events

• To promote local businesses

How many people had died due to the conflict by the time of the report?

• Over 50,000

• Over 90,000

• Over 70,000

• Over 100,000

What is the main purpose of documenting each mortar's story?

• To provide military intelligence

• To entertain the public

• To humanize the statistics of the war

• To create a historical archive

How many followers did the Facebook page attract in its first five months?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 400,000

During which event was the record number of mortars fired on the capital?

• Independence Day

• New Year's Eve

• National Sports Day

• Presidential elections