Category: Articles

UK MPs want to hold social media firms accountable for content

British MPs seek social media firms’ accountability for published content. by Raheela Mahomed & Rym Bendimerad – 6. February 2019

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How artists in Doha are drawing inspiration from Russia

Artists in Doha are drawing inspiration from Russian art, exploring designs inspired by science and technology. by Raheela Mahomed – 4. February 2019

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Venezuela shuts down Internet amid protests

Thousands of Venezuelans across the globe have started a movement with the hopes of getting heard by their government.
by Raheela Mahomed & Rym Bendimerad – 24. January 2019

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Tools for user-generated video content from Al Jazeera English’s NewsGrid

by Lungelo Ndhlovu in MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM – 21 Nov 2018

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Sister of jailed Saudi activist pleads for Pompeo’s help

She says her sister has spent months in prison being beaten, waterboarded, given electric shocks and threatened with rape. by Raheela Mahomed – 14 Jan 2019

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Zimbabwe fuel hike sparks national shutdown

The economic situation in Zimbabwe is getting worse, as Trade Unions and protesters call for a three-day strike. by Raheela Mahomed – 14 Jan 2019

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Saudi Arabia: Global pressure calling for end to arms sales

US lawmakers propose bill that also calls for end to military co-operation after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing and over war in Yemen. by Raheela Mahomed – 25 Oct 2018

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Zimbabwe’s new information era

Rights groups are demanding a review of outdated laws on information transparency. by Raheela Mahomed – 18 Oct 2018

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Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet in protest crackdown

Students in Bangladesh say they wanted a peaceful protest, but rubber bullets and tear gas have ended that. by Raheela Mahomed & Nihad El Aabedy – 5 Aug 2018

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Mexico’s elections and the problem with fake news

Fake news, fake polls and fake voting instructions – misinformation abounds in Mexico’s upcoming election and verification programmes are struggling to keep up. by Raheela Mahomed – 30 Jun 2018

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