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In 2009, Anjan Sundaram began a journalist's training program in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Often held up as a beacon of progress and modernity in Central Africa, the regime of President Paul Kagamewhich took over after the 1994 genocide ravaged Rwandas populationhas been given billions of dollars in Western aid. And yet, during Sundarams time there, almost every reporter he instructed was arrested or forced to leave the country, caught in a tightening web of strict media control.With Bad News, Sundaram offers an incredible firsthand look at the rise of dictatorship and the fall of free speech, one thats important to understand not just for its implications in Rwanda, but for any country threatened by demands to adopt a single way of thinking.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship'? A: The main theme of the book is the rise of dictatorship and the decline of free speech, particularly focusing on the media control in Rwanda under President Paul Kagame.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship'? A: The author is Anjan Sundaram, who provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a journalist in Rwanda.
- Q: When was 'Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 2016.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship' have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: Is 'Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship' suitable for readers interested in journalism? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in journalism, media freedom, and political issues in authoritarian regimes.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in memoirs, political science, and the impact of dictatorship on society would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book discuss the implications of media control beyond Rwanda? A: Yes, Sundaram discusses the implications of media control not only in Rwanda but also in other countries facing similar threats to free speech.
- Q: Is 'Bad News' part of a series or a standalone book? A: It is a standalone book that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by journalists in oppressive regimes.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the realities of living and working as a journalist in a dictatorship, as well as the broader implications for democracy and freedom of expression.