Two poems from Bones Will Crow, the first anthology of contemporary Burmese poetry translated into English: “Achilles’ Heel” by Khin Aung Aye and “The Sniper” by Pandora. Both poems are translated by the poet Ko Ko Thett.
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In recognition of Banned Books Week, Sampsonia Way presents a selection of exclusive interviews, excerpts, and profiles of the banned writers who have appeared in our pages – from imprisoned Chinese activists to American poets.
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This week: Myanmar pledges to free political prisoners, Somalia puts age restrictions on journalists, and Turkey journalists abused by police.
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This week: Egyptian army shuts down media outlets, Iran’s President-elect against internet censorship, and Hong Kong journalists fear erosion of press freedom.
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This week: author Chinua Achebe on free speech in Nigeria, the graphic memoir Persepolis is banned in Chicago, and Ai Weiwei is the face of dissidence in China.
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This week: the arrests of journalists on the rise in Iran, the top 20 books some governments have tried to ban, and two reporters killed in Mexico.
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This week: a Cuban blogger discusses Yoani Sanchez’s impact and the tension between government and media boils over in Myanmar, Africa, and Sri lanka.
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