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10 years of the long read: ‘All that we had is gone’: my lament for war-torn Khartoum (2023)
Dec 9, 2024
Nesrine Malik, the author of "All That We Had Is Gone," shares her poignant reflections on the devastation in war-torn Khartoum. She recounts her family's harrowing experiences of displacement and the emotional toll of separation amidst chaos. The discussion contrasts the city's peaceful past with its current turmoil, illustrating the cultural and social losses suffered by its people. Malik captures the haunting memories of a vibrant community now overshadowed by violence, shedding light on the profound impact of conflict on human lives.
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- The profound emotional toll of war is evident as it dismantles personal and communal identities, leading to a sense of erasure from history.
- Government surveillance and digital controls exacerbate the challenges of border management, raising critical concerns about civil liberties and freedom of expression.
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The Complexities of Border Control and Government Surveillance
Controlling the border involves a range of measures that serve to exclude certain individuals and information while also facilitating government surveillance. Authorities utilize their border control powers to justify invasive actions such as the warrantless search of travelers' electronic devices and restrictions on access to foreign communication platforms. These restrictions impact not only individual privacy but also freedom of expression and access to information. The implications of such surveillance raise critical questions about civil liberties and the extent to which governments can justify these practices under national security.
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