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Yemen: The story of imprisoned journalist Abdulkarim al-Khaiwani - part 2
By: animatingit
Posted: Jul 30 08
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Regions: Yemen
Issues: Freedom of opinion & expression, Independence of the judiciary
Tags: Abdulkarim al-Khaiwani, Abdulkarim El-Khewani, censorship, conflict
Renowned journalist Abdulkarim al-Khaiwani is one of Yemen's most prominent democracy advocates - for which he has paid a steep price. His paper has been closed, his website blocked, and his children threatened. On June 9, he was senteced to six years.
During his arrest in June of 2007, Al-Khaiwani was beaten and his six-year-old daughter slapped unconscious. While released on bail in August, Al-Khaiwani was kidnapped and tortured by thugs who threatened his life if he continued to write about Yemen's president.
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Thanks to all who helped in
By animatingit on Jul 30 08
Thanks to all who helped in making both parts...