Arabeyes: Unlicensed Bahrainis; Silent Algerians; Kidneyless Egyptians and More · Global Voices
Amira Al Hussaini

What is banned and allowed in Bahrain? How did the government and politicians react to the low turn out at the Algerian elections last week? Why did an Egyptian man sell his kidney? And finally  – why do you need Wasta in Jordan? These are the main questions the following translation of Arabic blogs shed light on this week.
Bahrain: Where Imagination is Banned
In Bahrain, Manama Republic  wonders about what is permissible and what is banned in the new era of reforms, which ushered in a democracy in the Gulf Arab state in 2002.
Algeria: Low Election Turnout
Algerian blogger Salam Al Baroudi has another axe to grind, and is wondering why his countrymen didn't turnout in force for the Algerian elections which took place on May 17.
الحكومة إلتزمت الصمت ولم ترد على رسالة الناخب والأحزاب سارت على طريقة النعامة في الهروب من العاصفة .إن ماحدث يوم السابع عشر ماي هو هزيمة لكل المترشحين والأحزاب بما في ذلك الذين فازوا بالمقاعد لأنهم فشلوا في إقناع الناخب بالخروج إلى مراكز الإقتراع ومن فاز منهم فكان له ذلك بأصوات أصدقائه و حاشيته
Egypt: Sell Your Kidney to Buy a Computer
Still in Algeria, blogger Rua'a links to a story about a young Egyptian man, who sold his kidney to buy a computer.
Jordan: The Power of Wasta
Our last stop is in Jordan, where Jad has just discovered he needs Wasta or the intervention of an influential person to be able to register in a Master's programme.