Articles by our partner Al Hudood

Alhudood.net is an Arabic satirical news platform, founded in July 2013. Alhudood publishes political and social satire in the form of fabricated news material. Alhudood believes that the Middle East, along with its media ecosystem, are in dire need of original satirical content, due to the increasing political polarization and the rising threats to diversity, dialogue and freedoms of speech and media. Satire continues to prove potent at addressing local and regional sensitive and controversial issues, as it remains less confrontational and more difficult to censor or attack. Thus, Alhudood uses online satire to reach new audience and tackle such subjects that other independent and official media, locally and regionally, often avoids. These issues include, but not limited to, freedom of speech and media, human rights, gender equality, governmental policies, rule of law and corruption. Alhudood also serves as an independent media watchdog that is capable of shedding light and commenting on other media outlets and their performance.

hbs implement a short term project in partnership with Al hudood during 2016 to train 15 youth on the satirical writing skills in addition to publish 125 articles and 10 caricatures

We are happy to share with you translations of three articles on the topics "Egyptian judiciary system receives offer to star in comedy show", "Saudi Arabia: Women's rights bill postponed until after the liberation of Palestine" and "Donald Trump: Women not to be allowed to drive", and two caricatures.

The articles published have been produced with the financial assistance of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung- Palestine & Jordan. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and therefore not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung.

Articles

Egyptian judiciary system receives offer to star in comedy show

Many judges and officials in the judicial council in Egypt are considering offers to host game shows, comedy and drama series, and horror movies, which will be broadcast during newscasts, alongside the current content already being produced on a daily basis on national television.

Saudi Arabia: Women's rights bill postponed until after the liberation of Palestine

Saudi Arabia decided to postpone reviewing their previous decision on the "women's rights bill" until the Palestinian land is 'free', all the imprisoned Palestinians are out of Israeli jails, Palestine becomes a member of the United Nations and has embassies in every country around the globe.

Donald Trump: Women not to be allowed to drive

In a speech held yesterday, the presidential candidate, Donald Trump, declared his support to those who believe women should not get behind the steering wheel. He asked the world to follow the Saudi example and stated that Hillary Clinton, as a woman, "lacks intelligence and religious values" and is certainly "plotting" against the US.

Caricatures by Hisham Rahma

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