Monday, January 15, 2007


Egyptian Anti-Torture Journalist Arrested, Documents Seized

Marc Lynch, Professor of Political Theory at Williams College, reported yesterday on his blog Abu Aardvark that a documentary film maker colleague of his has been harassed, and ultimately arrested, in Egypt in retaliation for a film she has been researching on human rights abuses and torture in Egypt. It's worth a read.

Furthermore, everyone should visit Abu Aardvark semi-frequently. Prof. Lynch tracks perceptions of America in the Middle Eastern media, and has made some interesting observations. It's a great resource for staying informed on how the United States is viewed abroad.