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Apr 2024
23m 35s

Blocked Waters: Fishing Under Occupation

Sowt | صوت
About this episode

Tracing the blockade imposed on fishing in Palestine, we delve into the significance of the sea, fish, and fishing for Palestinians, exploring the changes that have impacted fishermen – and the sea – under the occupation.


This episode and its original Arabic version are a collaborative production between Sowt and the Palestinian Museum.


It was originally published in Arabic on March 17th, 2022 for "Blank Maps" - Check out the Arabic episode here.


Originally written by , the script was loosely adapted into English by Salam Bustanji, produced and edited by Tala Halawa and Basant Samhout, sound-designed by Ahmad Mitri, and presented by Ban Barkawi.


Sources Used in the Episode:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID8A71e7Ig4&ab_channel=SabreenProductions

- https://youtu.be/oGIyJif50v8?t=60

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQENL5GDZmU

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMlfUc5V9PQ

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROrem2DXcU

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1NqWoMVFDY

- https://youtu.be/KGTTUbuM-_U


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