Journalists still in custody in Egypt, elections in India, and GirlForward hosts Girl Jam 2014

vor 12 Jahren

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WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell.

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vor 12 Jahren

The trial is underway for 20 journalists detained by Egypt's military regime amid increasing speculation that army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's will seek the presidency. Journalist Ashraf Khalil joins us from Cairo to discuss the latest developments.

Then, we'll get a preview of the upcoming elections in India and catch up with Global Activist Blair Brettschneider of GirlForward.

(Photo: AP/Mohammed Abu Zaid)