
Tensions are growing as some debate the legitimacy of Jordan’s parliamentary elections. Photo by Muhammad Hamed
This week, Amman-based activist and writer Hisham Bustani updates VOMENA on the first Jordanian parliamentary elections since the Arab uprisings, and what they mean for the country. Also, more than 30 journalists were killed in Syria in 2012 alone. Istanbul-based freelance journalist Justin Vela talks about the challenges and pitfalls of reporting from a Syrian warzone.