Tuesday
Jan102012
Bahrain Feature: #StolenByMOI --- Bahrainis Tell the World "This is What Has Been Taken From Us"
See also Bahrain Opinion: An Open Letter to Journalists "Get The Story Right"
Yesterday, whilst searching Twitter for news from Bahrain, I discovered the hashtag campaign #StolenByMOI
Scores of Bahraini citizens were sending out poignant messages to the world about what had been stolen from them by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). For many, this was an opportunity to document specific crimes. For others, more personal, emotional messages were sent. I spent a long time reading the tweets, each offering a glimpse into the sadness, anger, and fear, but also the humour and hope. Brought together, they are a collective call for little more than a better life.
tagged #StolenByMOI, Bahrain, Ministry of Interior, Twitter