How are political cartoonists in the MENA region drawing attention to social issues? - News Summed Up

How are political cartoonists in the MENA region drawing attention to social issues?


The lot of political cartoonists in the Middle East & North Africa region is not an easy one. Sudanese political artist Khalid Albaih lives in Denmark. Most famously, his works were emblazoned on walls and banners across the Middle East & North Africa, by protesters and street artists during the Arab Spring. Its outcomes are still happening,” Albaih told Inspire Middle East’s Rebecca McLaughlin-Eastham. So, I kept going and I drew more cartoons.”1 2 Inspire Middle East euronews 1 2 Inspire Middle East euronews 1 2 Inspire Middle East euronews 1 2 Inspire Middle East euronews 1 2 Inspire Middle East euronews 1 2 Inspire Middle East euronewsDrawing on historyWhilst political cartoonists like Albaih & el-Adl come in for much criticism from some quarters, the attention they are drawing to important issues in their country would seem to paint a far bigger picture.


Source: The North Africa Journal November 20, 2020 16:30 UTC



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