On the Scale
On the Scale, or in Arabic, Fi al Mizan, is a radio programme co-produced by Radio Dabanga and IWPR. The shows are produced in Darfur Arabic, Fur, Zaghawa and Masalit. You can find the program in the archive below. Simply click on the Audio link to hear your chosen episode.
‘Fi al Mizan’ (On the Scale) gives balanced news about local and international issues that concerns the local population. “We will answer questions local Darfurians have concerning their rights and duties. It is about whether they can return to their homeland after forced displacement. Some people want them to return, while others categorically refuse due to insecurity. We try to provide unbiased information”, according to one of the producers, lawyer Assadiq Musa.
The editor, Tajeldin Abdalla Musa, emphasizes the responsibility Radio Dabanga feels for providing accurate and trusted information. “Everyone in Darfur knows that we are not a government radio and neither are we an opposition radio. We are collecting and providing items for all parties. So when people are arrested based on the emergency laws, we show the listeners both sides of the story. This programme will offer the audience a voice they never had before and give them the opportunity to be involved in the process of justice and quest for it”.
On the Scale podcast: Available in Arabic only. If you have iTunes installed please use 1-Click iTunes subscription. For any other podcast software you can use the url:
1-Sept-2010 Episode 41 Neighbours Ignore Warrant for Bashir's Arrest Audio Print
25-Aug-2010 Episode 40 Concerns Over Kalma IDP Relocation Plan Audio Print
18-Aug- 2010 Episode 39 Mawasir Market Probed Audio
11-Aug-2010 Episode 38 Traditional Justice Phone-in Audio
4- Aug- 2010 Episode 37 Bashir's Chad Visit Exposes ICC Limitations Audio Print
28- Jul- 2010 Episode 36 How to Fix Darfur's Local Administration Audio
21- Jul- 2010 Episode 35 Boost Sought for Traditional Justice in Darfur Audio
14- Jul- 2010 Episode 34 Darfuris Welcome Bashir Genocide Charges Audio Print
07- Jul- 2010 Episode 33 Darfur IDPs’ Farming Efforts Thwarted Audio
30- Jun- 2010 Episode 32 Arbitrary Detention of Darfur IDPs Continues Audio Print
23- Jun- 2010 Episode 31 Rebel Commanders Voluntarily Appear at ICC Audio
16- Jun- 2010 Episode 30 Victim Paricipation Gets Boost at ICC Review Conference Audio Print
09- Jun- 2010 Episode 29 ICC Member States Responsiible For Arrests Audio
02- Jun- 2010 Episode 28 ICC Talks to Darfur Refugees in Chad: Audio Print
26- May- 2010 Episode 27 Concerns Raised Over Press Freedom Press Freedom: Audio
19- May- 2010 Episode 26 Khartoum Dragging Feet Over Immunity: Audio Print
12- May- 2010 Episode 25 Official Immunity Under Scrutiny: Audio
05- May-2010 Episode 24 El Fasher Police Shooting Questioned: Audio
28- Apr- 2010 Episdoe 23 Victims of Alleged Market Scam Seek Justice: Audio
21- Apr- 2010 Episode 22 Huge Losses on El Fasher Market: Audio
