Guatemalan writer and author David Unger discusses his new novel, The Mastermind, and his use of the Rodrigo Rosenberg case explore the complex reality that is contemporary Guatemalan society and culture.
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Sampsonia Way columnist Tarik Günersel gives a breakdown of PM Erdoğan’s recent crackdowns on press freedom, May 1 celebrations, and social media usage in Turkey.
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Fadi Abou Hassan depicts the Turkish prime minister after he blocked social media outlets following this week’s local elections.
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Does a new viral YouTube video signal big changes in Iran? Entitled “New Voyager,” the music video, which has strong similarities with the Obama campaign’s “Yes We Can” video, is largely based on president Hassan Rouhani speeches, shows women singing, and portrays Iran’s diverse society.
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With YouTube already banned, Pakistan demands Google filter blasphemous and pornographic content or face a total ban in the country.
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This week: account of an attack against journalist Lars Hedegaard, the Mexican cartel’s intimidation tactics, and a Chinese blogger’s grassroots revolution.
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