“The hysteria over the release of the so-called Lockerbie bomber reveals much about the political and media class on both sides of the Atlantic, especially Britain. From Gordon Brown’s ‘repulsion’ to Barack Obama’s ‘outrage’, the theatre of lies and hypocrisy is dutifully attended by those who call themselves journalists.”

John Pilger
Lockerbie: Megrahi was framed

January 1st 2024 — Australian journalist and documentary film-maker John Pilger died on December 30 2023 in London. He was 84. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today

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Pilger covered conflicts in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Biafra, and was named journalist of the year in 1967 and 1979.

Pilger had a successful career in documentary film-making, creating more than 50 films and winning a number of accolades includes honours at the Baftas.

In 2003, Pilger received the Sophie prize for “30 years of uncovering the lies and propaganda of the powerful, especially as they relate to wars, conflict of interests and economic exploitation of people and natural resources”.

In their obituary piece, The Guardian forgot to tell their readers that Pilger was convinced that Libya had been framed for Lockerbie…

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John Pilger, campaigning journalist, dies aged 84 — The Guardian

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Obituary — Journalist John Pilger Dies Aged 84