No Friend but the Mountains by Behrouz Boochani reveals the brutality of Australia’s refugee policy and the atrocities of its detention industry. Omid Tofighian’s translation is not just a linguistic task but a collaborative, activist effort. His experimental approach and deep engagement with Boochani highlight the complexities and responsibilities of translating such a powerful narrative.
“Halal meat will be banned starting from July 2021!!!” This message was issued by the Great Mosques of Paris, Lyon and Evry, which criticized the French government for banning the halal method of animal slaughter. The Islamic slaughter rite – like the Kosher one – prohibits stunning before death and requires the butcher to kill the animal by swiftly slitting its throat with a single slash to the neck. The announcement received massive media coverage and had a strong impact on the French Muslim minority.
