Post-revolution #Yemen: back to the golden age of radio
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A Yemeni graffiti artist paints on a wall in the capital Sanaa to campaign against corruption in Yemen on May 15, 2014. (Photo: AFP-Mohammed Huwais) A Yemeni graffiti artist paints on a wall in the capital Sanaa to campaign against corruption in Yemen on May 15, 2014. (Photo: AFP-Mohammed Huwais)
For 33 years, former Yemeni President #Ali_Abdullah_Saleh kept a tight grip on the media, imposing his own image and voice on the public, and prohibiting any other figure from reaching out to the people. He monopolized all media outlets by rejecting any law that would pave the way for establishing local or party affiliated TV channels and private radio stations.
Jamal Jubran (...)
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