4 August 2009
Stories from 4 August 2009
Pakistan: Condemning Gojra Riots
Last Saturday riots broke out in the Gojra town of Pakistan over alleged desecration of the Holy Quran and houses of the local Christian community were set on fire leaving seven people burnt to death and eighteen others severely injured. The widespread communal violence has been condemned severely by the Pakistani blogosphere.
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Southeast Asia: Internet and Nationalism
The Internet is increasingly being used by many Southeast Asians for various nationalist campaigns. This trend is positive in so far as it expands and improves the political participation of ordinary citizens. However, there are also ultra-nationalist online initiatives which prevent the formation of regional solidarity in Southeast Asia.
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Pakistan: Go Green Movement
The "Go Green movement" pioneered by Farhan Masood and his team of volunteers from all over Pakistan are changing display pictures of Pakistani Twitter and Facebook users adding a Pakistan flag background.
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I have just had some news about Iaiá, from Alcinéia. She did another jump at the end of last year,...