Lilian Wagdy is a citizen journalist from Cairo, Egypt, and her writings can be found on her blog Barefoot Countess [ar]. Lilian has also been an active volunteer with Global Voices since June 2011, writing about the current events taking place in the months after the revolution. You can follow her on Twitter (@lilianwagdy).
Video: Afef Abrougui from Tunisia
Afef Abrougui of Tunis, Tunisia currently works with the Institute for War and Peace Reporting project. She also describes herself as a “Student. Media Activist. Amateur photographer.” Afef has also been collaborating with Global Voices Online as acontributing author covering citizen media in Tunisia since February 2011. You can follow her on Twitter (@AfefTN)
Arabloggers Discuss Syrian Digital Activism
Syria has been on the minds and lips of many participants of this week’s Third Arab Bloggers Meeting in Tunis. The celebratory spirit provoked by the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt has been dampened by discussions about Syria, where regime violence is increasing, the death toll is nearing 3,000, and many see no end in sight.
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Video: Mohammad alQaq from Jordan
Mohammad alQaq is a visual communicator from Amman, Jordan currently working on a cultural blog Khobbeizeh. He is also part of the team of 7iber.com, where he works as a visual specialist, and one of their Digital Media trainers. You can follow him on Twitter (@moalqaq).
Video: Thalia Rhame from Lebanon
Thalia Rahme is a video producer in Beirut, Lebanon for a local television channel. She is also an active volunteer in the Global Voices community, including Global Voices in French and Arabic, as well as Rising Voices. You can follow her on Twitter (@Thalloula)