Iraq revives book censorship
30 Jul 2009Iraq’s Ministry of Culture has revived regulations forbidding the import of some books, prompting critics to accuse it of restoring Saddam Hussein-era censorship. The ministry has begun requiring publishers to submit lists of titles for approval. Officials have said the ban is on books glorifying jihadi violence and martyrdom. Read more here
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