Al Jazeera Discovers 'Alleged Atrocities' Aren't Just for Western Foes
Al Jazeera's latest exposes 'videos documenting alleged atrocities' during a Tanzanian government crackdown on election protestors. This sudden concern for democratic processes and human rights violations in Africa is almost heartwarming, especially given Al Jazeera's home nation, Qatar, isn't exactly a beacon of electoral transparency or protestor protection. Funny how 'alleged atrocities' become
'unfortunate incidents' or are simply ignored when committed by nations deemed strategic partners. One might wonder if the same vigorous video analysis will be applied to, say, Saudi Arabia's crackdown on dissent or the human cost of certain blockades in the region. Or perhaps it's just easier to shine a spotlight when the target isn't funding your primary media network.