New review: Lanterns of the King of Galilee by Ibrahim Nasrallah
Electronic Intifada, 11th February 2015 Daher al-Umar, born around 1690 near Tiberias in the Galilee, was the son of a multazim or tax-gatherer for the Ottoman Empire. His family had … Continue reading
February 14, 2015 · Leave a comment
Statement from the newly-banned Sudanese Writers Union
Below is the text of a public statement from the Sudanese Writers Union, dated February 1st, and commenting on its closure by the Sudanese government. As the statement mentions, it’s … Continue reading
February 2, 2015 · 1 Comment