Remember a video I shared here back in April about the drug war in Mexico telling you the story of Maria whose son disappeared? This time, meet Mexican children, who are affected and influenced by the war on drugs just as the grown- ups. Because its their fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, cousins, uncles and friends who disappear and never come back. "The war on drugs must stop!"
Sunday, May 27
Azerbaijan, the land of...
We all saw tonight (26th of May) that Azerbaijan is the land of many things- fire, energy, friendships, lights and much more. Baku looked modern, full of life, comfort and luxury. The footage from various regions showed mountains, rivers, museums, carpets... But what audience didn't get to see is the real state of the country that just spent 800million on a kitsch Eurovision contest while its regions remain without water, electricity, gas and other key infrastructural needs.
A report below prepared by Al Jazeera (with accompanied article) looks in just one of these problems- water issues and provision across the country with a focus on just one of the many places where people live with limited access to water.
Wednesday, May 23
'Democracy is a motor that needs maintenance'
A video interview with Arjen de Wolff, a friend and colleague who is currently with the Persian language media institute Radio Zamaneh based in Amsterdam. He talks of Azerbaijan, its human rights record, political freedoms and democracy.
Eurovision, running scared when the music dies
This is my latest piece written for Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso on this year's Eurovision host Azerbaijan. The original article can be accessed here.
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