Jihan Hafiz
Salvador, Brazil
Emmy Award-winning international journalist, documentary filmmaker, and communications strategist with more than 18 years of experience reporting, producing, and directing stories from some of the world's most significan…
Seen in The Intercept, Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye +2 more
Unsung Hero of Baton Rouge: Abdullah Muflahi and the Fight Against Police Brutality
The article covers the aftermath of Alton Sterling's death in Baton Rouge, focusing on Abdullah Muflahi, the owner of Triple S Food Mart, who filmed the police shooting. Muflahi, a Yemeni immigrant, has become an unexpected hero in the community for his role in documenting the incident. Despite facing discrimination and death threats, Muflahi filed a lawsuit against the Baton Rouge police department. The article highlights the solidarity between the black and Arab communities in Baton Rouge, with Muflahi receiving support from both. His actions have fostered discussions about Islam and brought the communities closer together, united in their experiences of profiling and discrimination. Muflahi spoke at Sterling's funeral, emphasizing the need for change and the end of violence.
Unsung Hero of Baton Rouge: Abdullah Muflahi and the Fight Against Police Brutality
The article covers the aftermath of Alton Sterling's death in Baton Rouge, focusing on Abdullah Muflahi, the owner of Triple S Food Mart, who filmed the police shooting. Muflahi, a Yemeni immigrant, has become an unexpected hero in the community for his role in documenting the incident. Despite facing discrimination and death threats, Muflahi filed a lawsuit against the Baton Rouge police department. The article highlights the solidarity between the black and Arab communities in Baton Rouge, with Muflahi receiving support from both. His actions have fostered discussions about Islam and brought the communities closer together, united in their experiences of profiling and discrimination. Muflahi spoke at Sterling's funeral, emphasizing the need for change and the end of violence.
