The Mystery of Mohamed Abbass

"The Mystery of Mohamed Abbass" Dateline, SBS Television. 6th June 2007 In 1999 Australian man Mohamed Abbass traveled to Egypt for a holiday. To the horror of his wife and children he never returned, apparently vanishing into thin air. In a twisted and horrifying saga his wife was contacted from Cairo and told he was … Continue reading The Mystery of Mohamed Abbass

The Extraordinary Rendition of Mamdouh Habib

"The Extraordinary Rendition of Mamdouh Habib" Dateline, SBS Television. 9th March 2005 After nearly 4 years in captivity Mamdouh Habib returned home to Australia in early 2005. This award winning story is based on an extensive interview with Habib, and raises serious questions about the involvement of Australian intelligence in his transfer to Egypt and … Continue reading The Extraordinary Rendition of Mamdouh Habib

The Trials of Mamdouh Habib

"The Trials of Mamdouh Habib" Dateline, SBS Television. July 7th 2004 Broadcast in 2004, this story was one of the first comprehensive investigations into the arrest and detention of Australian man Mamdouh Habib. It was also one of the first journalistic exposes of "extraordinary rendition", the Bush Administration policy of "outsourcing torture" which later became … Continue reading The Trials of Mamdouh Habib

Ahmadinejad’s Iran

"Ahmadinejad's Iran" Dateline, SBS Television. 4th April 2007 This report from inside Iran canvasses the views of everyone from the Iranian Foreign Minister, high profile economists, down to the man on the street. What we find is overwhelming support for Iran's nuclear program but growing unease at the parlous state of the economy and the confrontational style of President Ahmadinejad.

Iran: Women’s Taxi Company

"Iran: Women's Taxi Company" Dateline, SBS Television. 25th April 2007 Take a ride with the newly formed "Women's Taxi Company" in Tehran. On board with a female driver and only female passengers, you'll get a glimpse of the daily lives and challenges faced by Iranian women.

Iran’s Jews – Shalom Saalam

“Iran’s Jews – Shalom Saalam” Dateline, SBS Television. 16th May 2007 Synagogues and Kosher cafes are not what you’d expect to find in the Islamic Republic of Iran, but the country is in fact home to the largest Jewish community in the Middle East, outside of Israel. This story gives a rare insight into this … Continue reading Iran’s Jews – Shalom Saalam