“Azraq” is the Arabic word for the color
blue. Blue (along with red) is seen in international relations and
humanitarian relief as a color signifying neutrality or aid and is used
by multiple international organizations as a witness to the cooperative
and/or humanitarian spirit of their mission including the UN and its
subsidiary bodies, EU, NATO, and Human Rights Watch among many other
Non-Governmental Organizations. Blue and turquoise are also regarded in
mid-eastern cultures as having properties which ward off harm and envy.
The author hopes to provide commentary on human rights news reported in Arabic on issues which might not be as commonly, or fairly, covered in Western or English language reporting outlets. The purpose is to attract readers in the West and draw attention to the issues covered.
Articles cited and photographic material included are not the work of the author unless stated. Their inclusion is intended for an enriched reading experience and the author neither claims nor attempts to imply ownership of them. (08/24/2012)
The author hopes to provide commentary on human rights news reported in Arabic on issues which might not be as commonly, or fairly, covered in Western or English language reporting outlets. The purpose is to attract readers in the West and draw attention to the issues covered.
Articles cited and photographic material included are not the work of the author unless stated. Their inclusion is intended for an enriched reading experience and the author neither claims nor attempts to imply ownership of them. (08/24/2012)
