Another book I read when we were in the Philippines was Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye's book 438 Days. This is their account of their imprisonment in an Ethiopian prison, after they entered the Ogaden to do a report on Lundin Oil.
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First and foremost, this is a thrilling account of Johan and Martin's harrowing adventures, which include long treks without food or water, gunshot wounds, mock executions and confinement in a cold and dirty prison. At the same time, of course, it is a story about so much more.
What can and should journalists do?
What can and should journalists do? The world should of course receive reports even from places where journalists are not really welcome, otherwise we turn a blind eye to many crimes and human deaths. But does that mean you can break the laws of other countries? And if so, what risks should a journalist be prepared to take?
Johan and Martin themselves describe the book as "our story of big politics, friendship and time as prisoners of the dictatorship". Definitely worth reading and interesting!
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BP says:
It seems to be an interesting book. Going up on the buy list!
22 January 2014 - 18:08
Pumita says:
I will definitely read it! Is quite high on the priority list ... the question is only when I get that far. 🙂
22 January 2014 - 18:14
Ditte says:
Thanks for the book tip! It's on my list, but may have to be moved up a couple of places.
22 January 2014 - 19:34
My says:
Thanks for the book tip. Now the list has been filled with another book worth reading...
22 January 2014 - 20:08
degraded fertiliser says:
Thanks for that! Will need a lot of book tips now that I'm an invalid and all. Will be a lot of e-books!
23 January 2014 - 11:32