Qatar…From Afar: Uncomfortable Questions I
What if, in my place, there had been a "Western" teacher?
Blog posts about my experiences at Qatar Academy, before, during, and after my twelve-day incarceration in a Doha jail in May 2013 for allegedly insulting Islam.
Looking Back…to Move Forward
A short introspection on May 13, 2014, a year to the day since my release from prison, and recognition--with gratitude--of the contribution of all those who made that possible.
Qatar…From Afar: Autopilot
What happened the evening of May 12, 2013, following my release from prison that afternoon, and the following day, when I was allowed to fly home!
In The Media: Dorje Gurung’s Story
Returning to Nepal on May 13, 2013, after spending 11 nights 12 days in a Qatari jail for allegedly insulting Islam, I discovered considerable media interest in my story. I had a number of interviews the week I arrived. This is the English translation of a Nepalese article published in Setopati written by the journalist Manoj Dahal.
In The Media: This is how I ended up in a Qatari Jail
Returning to Nepal on May 13, 2013, after spending 11 nights 12 days in a Qatari jail for allegedly insulting Islam, I discovered considerable media interest in my story. I had a number of interviews the week I arrived. A Setopati journalist, Manoj Dahal, wrote this particular one following a longish conversation.