An article from the Chicago Tribune describes the extent to which freedom of expression is being repressed in Egypt. The government is cracking down on any journalists (including bloggers) who are critical of Mubarak's regime. One major target has been Ibrahim Eissa, editor of the Al-Dustour newspaper. He reported in August of this year that President Mubarak (pictured opposite) was unwell, and rumours quickly spread that the president had died. The Egyptian government wasn't too happy about this!
The article is available at http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/monday/chi-egypt_slyoct15,0,7285323.story
Eissa seems to be keeping his humour going. He wrote that he was pleased to hear that you could take his i-pod into prison with him:
"I've found out that I'm allowed to take my iPod," he said cheerfully. "This is progress in the Mubarak era. Yes, they do torture you in your cell, but they allow you to listen to your iPod!"
The article is available at http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/monday/chi-egypt_slyoct15,0,7285323.story
Eissa seems to be keeping his humour going. He wrote that he was pleased to hear that you could take his i-pod into prison with him:
"I've found out that I'm allowed to take my iPod," he said cheerfully. "This is progress in the Mubarak era. Yes, they do torture you in your cell, but they allow you to listen to your iPod!"
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