By using Syria, we can see how it is being spoken about and portrayed in social networking sites. The way in which people talk about it, and the pages that are created in relation to it (by instsitutions and not) can help us to see how the general public are being influenced by the news, and what views they have. By analysing what is said, and what is trending for example, we can determine whether or not the general representation of Syria and the Middle East on Twitter is positive or negative.
From looking at these screen grabs, over all Syria and the Middle East are being represented as an area full of unrest and conflict. Words such as "crisis" have been used by Oxfam, which enhances the percieved extremity of the events. The BBC News say "will protestors ever get justice?" which suggests that in the country, people have to fight to be heard.
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