Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2009 February 11

11 February 2009

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Stories from 11 February 2009

Hungary: The Roma and the Killing of Marian Cozma

Written by Veronica Khokhlova · Eastern & Central Europe

Marian Cozma, a Romanian handball player, was killed in a nightclub fight in Veszprém, Hungary, on Feb. 8. Here's some of what's been written by bloggers about the circumstances of Cozma's death.

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Qatar and Bahrain: Disappearing the Internet

Written by Jillian C. York · Middle East & North Africa

It would seem that another crackdown on Internet freedoms is occurring in the Middle East. Once thought to be the last bastion of free speech, the Internet has recently been subjected to a spate of blockings; and while censorship is no new thing to the region, the willingness of countries such as Bahrain and Qatar to adopt strict Internet policies akin to those in neighboring Saudi Arabia has created a sense of alarm amongst the online community.

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Thai gov't upset over Angelina Jolie comment on refugees

Written by Mong Palatino · East Asia

UN Goodwill Ambassador and American actress Angelina Jolie visited a refugee camp in Thailand. Her visit and comments about the state of refugees from Myanmar were criticized by Thailand’s government. What are the views of bloggers in Thailand?

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On Valentine's: Teach Someone You Love to Blog (or Micro-Blog!)

Written by Solana Larsen · Announcements

Valentine's Day (February 14) is a day of love, friendship and communication. What better way to mark the occasion than to teach someone you love to blog or micro-blog?

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Arab World: Job Losses on the Way?

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

With news headlines spelling out economic doom as governments, companies and individuals continue to tighten their belts, bloggers across the Arab world jump on the bandwagon and ask: "Are job layoffs coming our way?"

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Japan: Threats to freedom of speech and freedom to protest

Written by Scilla Alecci · East Asia

On the 16th of January a group of protesters gathered outside Shinjuku station (one of the most crowded stations in Tokyo) to denounce Prime Minister Aso and his cabinet. The protesters were questioned by police and the protest eventually stopped, with all events caught on camera. Bloggers discuss implications for freedom of speech.

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Updates from 11 February 2009

Philippines

The roads of Dumaguete suddenly became rivers when heavy rains battered the central Philippine city over the weekend. I Hate My Job shares his account of the flooding along with photos and videos. He also posted more pictures of the destruction left in the flood's aftermath. Meanwhile, Anthology of Snippets witnessed the flood firsthand. aNesstajah claims that Dumaguete is awash with flood stories.

• Karlo Mikhail Mongaya

Philippines

The Loveless Guru suggests 12 changes in the way Bacolod is governed if she was the mayor of the central Philippine city.

• Karlo Mikhail Mongaya

Philippines

One Sixth Sense posts photos of a doll donning different variations of the baro at saya, the Philippine national dress.

• Karlo Mikhail Mongaya

Myanmar (Burma)

According to The Irrawaddy, the Tripartite Core Group of Burma has a 3-year recovery and preparedness plan and will seek US $691 million to continue the Cyclone Nargis relief effort. Nargis hit Myanmar last May 2008 which killed and displaced hundreds of thousands in the country.

• Mong Palatino

Malaysia

Opposition newspapers Harakah and Suara KeADILan have been confiscated by the tens of thousands in Malaysia. Critics say this “is a politically motivated move by the government to block information.”

• Mong Palatino

Indonesia

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia and some parts of the Philippines. Twitter broke the news ahead of mainstream media. Jyamasaki tweets: “I continue to be impressed how twitter is able to report on the Earthquake in Indonesia a few hours before it's reported on major news sites.”

• Mong Palatino