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15 May 2013

Muslim TV Anchor Faces Backlash in India Over ‘Uncivilized’ Veil Comment

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A female anchor for a popular Malayalam-language television channel in the southern Indian state of Kerala is facing a firestorm of criticism after she called the Muslim practice of women wearing a veil "uncivilized" and a form of oppression.

14 May 2013

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Yemen: Focus on Education!

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In a country where the illiteracy rate of both sexes (15 years and above) is almost 40 per cent, education and the empowerment of the women and youth is an imperative necessity for any concrete development in Yemen. Activists argue why education should be a right and not a privilege.

Obama Graduation Speech Sparks Debate In China: What Is Citizenship?

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Last week, a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama on the value of engaged citizenship made waves in Chinese social media.

13 May 2013

Interview: Chadian Blogger and Journalist Expelled from Senegal to Guinea

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The Senegalese government expelled Chadian journalist and blogger Makaila Nguebla on May 8, 2013, sending him to Guinea. He explained his situation in an interview with Global Voices' Anna Guèye.

‘Syria Untold': The Storytelling of the Syrian Revolution

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Syria Untold is a new independent digital media project exploring the storytelling of the Syrian struggle and the country's diverse forms of resistance. The project will be partnering with Global Voices Online.

‘Black 505’ Post-Election Rallies Spread in Malaysia

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The Opposition-led ‘Black 505’ rallies are spreading in Malaysia. In the past week, hundreds of thousands gathered in Kuala Lumpur and in other parts of the country to protest the outcome of the recent election. ‘Black 505’ refers to the May 5 General Election which was tainted by allegations that the ruling coalition committed massive electoral fraud to remain in power.

Ukraine's Freedom Party Crusades Against Gay Pride Parade

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On May 25, Ukraine will once again attempt to hold its first gay pride parade ever. The previous attempt failed a year ago, when the event was cancelled shortly before it was to begin and one of its organizers was beaten by a group of masked men. Judging from the online reactions that began to appear as soon as the upcoming Equality March was announced, things may not go very smoothly this year as well.

12 May 2013

Is Iran's Most Believable Presidential Candidate a Fictional Character?

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The iron fist of Iran's regime allows no chance for opposition candidates to run in the presidential election, but in the virtual realm, a new graphic novel character is the champion of a free and fair election.

11 May 2013

Efraín Ríos Montt Found Guilty of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

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Guatemalan de facto dictator Efraín Ríos Montt was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. The 86-year-old former General was sentenced to 80 years in prison. This landmark verdict sets a precedent for current conflicts around the world.

9 May 2013

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Fight Against Ritual Killings Gears Up in Gabon

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The discovery of a young girl's mutilated body on a beach in Gabon's capital city of Libreville has renewed the fight in the Central African country against the superstitious practice of ritual killings.

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