Photo essay: Cairo's transit woes
Mobility is a constant challenge for Cairo’s residents. With a metropolitan population of nearly 22 million and a vast urban area, many Cairenes must combine various forms of transportation—including the Metro, public buses, and semi-private microbuses—to navigate a complex transit system that disproportionately burdens people with lower incomes.
Source: Sada
Suspended Algerian satirical TV show vows to make a comeback online
From exposing corruption among the ruling elite to denouncing odd practices in Algerian society, the satirical TV show ”Eldjazairia Weekend” has as many supporters as it does opponents.
Up until a few weeks ago, in its signature irreverent and snarky style, the show aired every Friday evening on El Djazaïria, a private television channel in Algeria. On April 24, the Eldjazairia Weekend team were forced to bid farewell to their TV audience. They were in tears.
Source: Global Voices
Acid attack death exposes Iran's dangerous laws
Somayeh Mehri’s funeral took place on Wednesday, April 13 in her hometown, the village of Hemmatabad in Bam County, Kerman province. In 2011, Somayeh’s husband, Abbas, threw acid on her and their youngest daughter, Rana. News of the attack, and of her death in April this year, shocked people across Iran.
According to Somayeh, her husband Abbas was an addict who tried to make ends meet through petty crime, mainly burglary. When it became obvious to Abbas that Somayeh wanted a divorce, he threatened to throw acid on her. Eventually, with the help of his brother, he followed through with his threat.
Source: Iran Wire
