The chapter discusses the media's misunderstanding of protests in the global South, focusing on Tunisia and Egypt. It explores the confusion between desiring the comforts of the global North and wanting a similar system. The chapter also examines the role of media in shaping the narrative of the protests and favoring certain groups and ideologies.
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