Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2008 December 02

2 December 2008

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Stories from 2 December 2008

Egyptian Bloggers and their Lost Blogs

Written by Marwa Rakha · Middle East & North Africa

Several Egyptian bloggers lost their blogs whether to hackers or to web hosting services. Are those blogs being deliberately suspended by hosting services or are there invisible hands at play behind the scenes? Check out what bloggers have to say about this new development.

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Middle East: Saddened by Mumbai Attacks

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

Amid the sadness and shock at the Mumbai attacks, bloggers across the Arab world are posing many questions. Amira Al Hussaini takes a closer look at blogs and online forums from Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and the UAE for reactions.

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Israel: Hollywood in Israel and Iran

Written by Maya Norton · Middle East & North Africa, North America

There is surprising news in the Israeli blogosphere of connections between Jews, movies, and Israel. Maya Norton takes a closer look and connects the dots.

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DRC: Cartoons satirize Congolese politics

Written by Jennifer Brea · Sub-Saharan Africa

It's been just one month since Congolese President Joseph Kabila named a new government in an effort to quell mounting criticism over his inability to quell rebel violence in the east, and many bloggers remain skeptical about the country's future. A picture is worth a thousand words.

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Cameroon's rich and powerful

Written by Jennifer Brea · Sub-Saharan Africa

Cameroonian blogger Le blog du Prési… lists Cameroon's rich and powerful. Average profile: an octogenarian currently or formerly in government, who is likely to have seen the inside of a prison cell.

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Thailand: Airport crisis hurting ordinary persons

Written by Mong Palatino · East Asia

The airport chaos is hurting Thailand’s tourism industry, even the economy of its neighbors. But it must be pointed out that ordinary persons, Thais and foreigners, are suffering more. Tourists are stranded; Bangkok residents are losing their jobs, especially those who are working in the airports.

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Updates from 2 December 2008