Tag: Balibo
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Malala sheds mythical heroine cloak: redefining courage
Malala Yousefzai’s evolving narrative: from mythical heroine to real-world agent of change In popular lore, Malala Yousafzai is often portrayed as the archetype of a flawless, virtuous heroine who stood up against oppression and survived a brutal attack. Yet 13 years after the Taliban shot her for daring to demand education for girls, Malala is…
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Balibo Five murders: 50 years on, still seeking justice
Fifty years later, the Balibo Five remain a map of unresolved truths The Balibo Five — five seasoned journalists who were to document the Indonesian invasion of East Timor — are remembered not only for their reporting but for the unanswered questions that followed. Half a century on, their families, including Evan Shackleton, walk the…