Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2009 February 07

7 February 2009

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Stories from 7 February 2009

Madagascar: More than 25 killed in march to presidential palace

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Sub-Saharan Africa

At least 25 people were shot dead today in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo during a march to the presidential palace called by the city's mayor Andry Rajoelina after he declared himself the leader of a new transitional government at a political rally. In the past weeks, a power struggle between the mayor and the president Marc Ravalomanana has led to both violence and looting.

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Cambodia: Report accuses elite of theft

Written by Chhunny Chhean · East Asia

Global Witness, a non-governmental organization based in London released a report which warns that Cambodia risks descending into a kleptocracy, alleging that large sums of monies paid to the government are benefiting the ruling elite instead of the people of Cambodia

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Updates from 7 February 2009

Philippines

That Word in Me reflects about Overseas Filipino Worker (OFWs). “OFWs are not heroes. They don’t work abroad so they can help ‘alleviate’ our country’s economic status by their remittances… There are very little jobs that can sustain an ordinary Filipino and I bet if he had a choice, he’d rather be working here than elsewhere.”

• Karlo Mikhail Mongaya

Philippines

Insoymada drafts a primer on how to create a top-rating noontime show for Philippine television.

• Karlo Mikhail Mongaya

Russia

George Iulian Jiglau writes this about Jose Manuel Barroso's criticism of Russia's human right record at Th!nk About It: “Do you risk the energetic safety of several EU member states for the sake of presenting yourself as the defender of human rights? Shouldn’t this kind of ‘concerns’ be left in the hands of diplomats?”

• Veronica Khokhlova

Peru

The Peruvian newspaper El Comercio recently activated the comments section on its online version writes Letra Suelta [es], but wonders whether its readers are capable of treating one another with respect.

• Eduardo Avila

Qatar

Twitter user Ammar Mohammed, from Qatar, reports that tagged.com has been blocked in that country.

• Amira Al Hussaini

Ukraine

Petro of Petro's Jotter describes how Ukrainian customs officials benefit from the crisis and the “grey market premium car importers.”

• Veronica Khokhlova

Bangladesh

Back to Bangladesh comments on the Bangladeshi cricket star Mashrafee's remuneration, who recently was “sold” to an Indian outfit for $600,000 in an auction: “The amount may not be much compared to what Western sports stars make, but here it is staggering.”

• Rezwan

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