VOICED : Lluvia de morteros en Damasco por Facebook

In Damascus, mortar attacks are a daily threat, with bombs falling like rain. Residents must check where mortars have landed before venturing out. A group of students created a Facebook page, 'Día a Día de Morteros', to track these attacks, providing a digital survival tool in a prolonged conflict. The page quickly gained followers, with local reporters documenting the damage and casualties. During the presidential elections, a record number of mortars hit the city. This tracking effort offers a sense of control amidst the chaos of a seemingly endless war.

What do residents of Damascus refer to as 'rain'?

• Tear gas

• Mortar bombs

• Fireworks

• Heavy rainfall

Why did a group of students create a Facebook page?

• To promote local businesses

• To track and report mortar attacks

• To organize community events

• To share daily news updates

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

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What is the primary role of the team managing the Facebook page?

• To organize protests

• To report and evaluate mortar attacks

• To distribute food supplies

• To provide medical aid

During which event did Damascus experience a record number of mortar attacks?

• Presidential elections

• Religious festival

• Independence Day

• New Year's Eve