Iraq War and News Media: A Look Inside the Death Toll
Frank Smyth reflects on the record number of slain journalists during the Iraq war as the tenth anniversary approaches.
Al-Jazeera Plans British, French News Channels
Al-Jazeera plans to launch a news channel in the UK as reports suggest the TV network is at an “advanced stage” to launch a French-language channel.
Breaking the News Mold: Egypt`s Community Media Gains a Much-Needed Voice
Miriam Berger on a new wave of community-focused media that hopes to “broaden the Cairo-centric cycle of Egyptian media through innovative local newspapers, Internet news sites, online radio, and YouTube channels.”
Islamists to Demonstrate Against `Bias` at Egyptian Media City
After Friday’s clashes between anti-Brotherhood protesters at the Muslim Brotherhood’s headquarters, Islamist groups are calling on protests at the Egyptian Media Production City
Journalists Attacked in Egypt Over the Weekend
Committee to Protect Journalists’ report on 19 March of clashes between anti-Brotherhood protestors and supporters outside the Brotherhood’s headquarters during which at least fourteen journalists were attacked.
Sultan Qaboos Pardons all Convicted Netizens and Activists
Reporters Without Borders reports on Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said of Oman who pardoned all activists, netizens, and human rights defenders who had been convicted of defamation, cyber-crime, or illegal assembly in recent months.
Human Rights Council Urged to Condemn Iran, Reappoint Special Rapporteur
Reporters Without Borders urges the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Special Representative on the situation of human rights in Iran when it takes a vote on Iran this week.
Articles from Jadaliyya Addressing the Media
Tahrir and Beyond: Interviews with Journalist Ahmad Shokr and Filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa (VOMENA) interviews Cairo-based journalist Ahmad Shokr on the unrest in Port Said, and Egyptian filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer talk about their award-winning documentary “Al-Meydan.”
The Lens of a Youth Photography Collective: Documenting Life and War in Syria
Ella Wind on the “Lens of a Youth,” a network of photography collectives covering nearly all the different cities and towns in Syria.
UK Spyware Targets Bahraini Business
Bahrain Watch determined that a computer inside a top Bahraini company that was infected with a spyware sold exclusively to government law enforcement and intelligence agencies by UK firm Gamma International was operated by Bahrain’s government.
King Abdullah II of Jordan, World Statesman?
Kifah and Jennifer on Jeffrey Goldberg’s interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan in the The Atlantic.
Iraqi Tragedy; More Than 10 Years in the Making: An Interview with Jadaliyya`s Editor Sinan Antoon
Vomena’s Shahram Aghamir speaks with Iraqi poet, novelist, and professor Sinan Antoon as 19 March marks the tenth anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq.
The Full Story: Silencing English-Language Media in Egypt
Dina K. Hussein reviews the recent trials and tribulations of the top English-language media in Egypt during the Muslim Brotherhood`s time in power. Between political pressure and economic strangulation, top newspapers Egypt Independent and Ahram Online face dire circumstances.
From the Reports Roundup:
The Crime of Insulting the President, A Crime of an Authoritarian Regime
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information’s report on the history of press freedom violations by the Egyptian government.
Bahrain Press Association Condemns Attacks Against Journalists
The Bahrain Press Association expresses its deep sorrow regarding the Bahraini government`s actions against freedom of expression in the awake of the 14 February Revolution.
Reporters Without Borders Enemies of Internet Report Features Iran, Bahrain, and Syria
This annual report, issued by Reporters Without Borders, discusses online surveillance methods used by governments against activists and human rights defenders and lists Iran, Bahrain, and Syria as among the top five "Enemies of Internet" internationally.
From the Syria Media Roundup:
A History of Syria With Dan Snow
A problematic film reducing the Syrian uprising to a historical, sectarian struggle.
A Preview of Olly Lambert’s “Syria Behind the Lines” scheduled to air on PBS on 9 April.
Scenes From Syria, Illustrated by George Butler, dispatched to Syria for a second time to draw poignant images from stories collected in the field.
Under the Rubble
Kayani Web TV follows a man trying to find his brother after his house collapsed following a regime strike.
الحياد النفسي فس بناء الخبرالصحافي: تفجير دمشق نموذجاً
Salam Abboud writes about media bias and coverage of events, taking the latest bombing in Damascus as an example.
From the Arabian Peninsula Roundup:
Yemen: Possible Military Role in Journalist’s Killing
A statement by the organization calling upon the Yemeni authorities to investigate the killing of a journalist and another man in Aden.
Qatar and Iran on rival missions to make films about prophet
Muhammad Ben Child argues that the films on the life of the prophet to be made by Qatar and Iran reflects two different perceptions of Sunni and Shia Islam over his depiction since the Iranian one will show Muhammad on screen, though not his face, in The Guardian.
From the Egypt Media Roundup:
“Update: Brotherhood critics elected to Journalist Syndicate board”
Diaa Rashwan, head of the Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, becomes the new head of the journalists’ syndicate.
From the Maghreb Media Roundup:
Repeal Criminal Defamation Law
Human Rights Watch advocates for the repeal of sentences given to a university professor and a blogger for defamation.
Morocco`s 20 February Movement: Two Years Later
Maghreb Page Editor Samia Errazzouki illustrates the state of the 20 February movement through photos and videos, highlight the self-reflexive nature of the movement.
From the On the Margins Media Roundup:
Somalis enjoy first major music concert in two decades
Once al-Shebab pulled out, the music ban faded away, and Mogadishu has seen rapid growth and developments in the music sector.
First all-woman radio in Somalia to launch
French radio, RFI, conducts a brief report on the launch of a new radio entirely staffed with women, which began broadcasting on International Women`s Day.
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