Zunar’s Civil Lawsuit Resumes In Kuala Lumpur Today

Bob Dietz reminds us that testimony resumes today in the civil lawsuit filed by the cartoonist Zunar against authorities in Malaysia for what he alleges is deeply unjustified and unfair treatment under the country's pernicious legal protections against free speech. The piece spells out the basic issues and incidents involved, although it's my understanding that Zunar is also suffering a bit career-wise because of the infliction of the government's non-official powers in his direction, including a chilling effect on potential printing partners. No matter the extent of the problems facing the cartoonist, and the difficulties in seeking legal redress, I hope that things go his way. That offering up a satirical opinion can be painted as a seditious activity in such a matter-of-fact way in the year 2012 should concern all of us.
 
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