China Social Media Crackdown: 6 Arrested, 16 Websites Closed

Global Voices a year ago Region: China

Written by  Violeta Camarasa   News spread through the Chinese Internet as the country woke up to the following on Saturday, March 31, 2012: six people had been arrested and 16 websites closed for “fabric... more

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Russia: US Envoy's Use of Twitter to Further Transparency

Global Voices a year ago Region: Russian Federation

 Written byDonna Welles Michael McFaul [1], the United States (US) Ambassador to Russia, used his Twitter account earlier this week to voice his concerns that diplomatic protocols had been violated when it appea... more

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United States: Solidarity Against Censorship of Latino Literature

Global Voices a year ago Region: United States

Written by Yarisa Colon Translated byRebecca Knaggs     The elimination of Mexican-American Studies [1] and the censorship of numerous books in the school district of Tuscon, Arizona has g... more

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Cuba: Bloggers Continue to Speak Out about Papal Visit

Global Voices a year ago Region: Cuba

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco Pope Benedict XVI [1]'s upcoming trip to Cuba will be the first from the head of the Catholic church in more than a decade. As the pontiff's arrival draws ever closer, bloggers continu... more

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Hungary: An Eventful Celebration of the National Holiday

Global Voices a year ago Region: Hungary

Written by Marietta Le Last week, Hungary celebrated the 164th anniversary of the 1848 Revolution [1]. On March 15, 2012, the opposition elected a rapper as the ‘alternative president' - while the prime mi... more

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Russia: “Anatomy of a Protest” Film Causes “NTV Lies” Scandal

Global Voices a year ago Region: Russian Federation

Written by Veronica Khokhlova   On Sunday, March 18, 2012, there were old TV sets [2], a mock coffin [3], and plenty of flowers [4] and cookies [5] outside the ... more

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The Best of the Blogs Awards: Have You Submitted Your Blog?

Global Voices a year ago Region: Germany

Written by Claire Ulrich Have you submitted your blog, social media group, or online initiative to the 2012 Best of the Blogs Awards [1] (The BoBs)? The BoBs are an annual blog award organized by German in... more

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Africa: Interview With Africa Desk Officer at the Committee to Protect Journalists

Global Voices a year ago Region: New York

Written by Abdoulaye Bah Abdoulaye Bah (AB): First of all, who is Mohamed Keita ? Mohammed Keita (MK): I run the Africa desk of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), which is based in New-York. AB: What a... more

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IWPR Journalist Shortlisted for Prize

IWPR a year ago Region: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani reporter hailed for courage in highlighting human rights issues despite repeated threats. By IWPR team in Azerbaijan     IWPR reporter Idrak Abbasov has been shortlisted for a prestigious... more

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Saudi Arabia: Tweeting AlBajady's Hunger Strike

IWPR a year ago Region: Saudi Arabia

Written by Mona Kareem Saudi netizens joined forces last night to tweet about the plight of Mohammed Albajady, a 34-year-old Saudi activist who has been imprisoned for a year with no charges and no fair trial and who has ... more

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