Global Voices · Citizen media stories from 2010 January 14

14 January 2010

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Stories from 14 January 2010

Dominican Republic: Helping Neighboring Haiti After Earthquake

Written by Rocio Diaz · Caribbean, Latin America

Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola. While those in the DR only were shaken, Haiti suffered devastating damage after the earthquake struck. Dominicans are doing what they can to help their neighbor.

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Sri Lankan Presidential Elections: The Heat Is On

Written by Rezwan · South Asia

As the date of presidential election approaches in Sri Lanka, the campaigns have grown intense and the heat can also be felt in the Sri Lankan blogosphere. Many bloggers are rallying behind their candidates and are engaging in strong debates with detailed analysis.

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Caribbean: Helping Haiti

Written by Nicholas Laughlin · Caribbean

Bloggers around the Caribbean react to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. Some appeal to the public to support relief efforts; others scrutinise how Caribbean governments and media have responded to the crisis facing the Haitian populace.

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Ecuador: Radio Voice of Arutam Taken Off the Air

Written by Milton Ramirez · Latin America

Radio Voice of Arutam, which broadcasts to the indigenous community of the Shuar, was taken off the air because the Ecuadorian government said that it had incited violence during protests in 2009.

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Tunisian Diplomat Dies in Haiti Earthquake

Written by Lina Ben Mhenni · Middle East & North Africa, Caribbean

Hedi Annabi, a 66-year-old Tunisian diplomat and the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Haiti (Minustah) is thought to be among those who perished in Haiti's violent earthquake. Tunisian bloggers lament his loss.

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Haiti: Tweets from the Ground

Written by Jillian C. York · Caribbean

As the horror of the earthquake in Haiti reverberates around the world, a number of intrepid locals, foreign reporters, and aid workers are tweeting from on the ground. Some are working to gather aid and funds, while others are simply trying to show the world what's happening in Haiti.

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Puerto Rico: Bloggers grieve over earthquake in Haiti

Written by Firuzeh Shokooh Valle · Caribbean, Latin America

Haiti should also be remembered by its history of strength and infinite resilience. Haiti was the first country in the Americas to achieve its independence. Now, more than ever, the Haitian people and Haiti, a country that has been plagued by corruption, poverty, neglect, and tragedy, must be remembered. Puerto Rican bloggers have joined in solidarity.

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Haiti: Le Cap Haitien sends some news

Written by Fabienne Flessel · Caribbean

Wednesday January 13th: The day after the terrible 7.0 earthquake which has left Haiti in an undefinable situation, and the island is facing seemingly insurmountable communication challenges. Still, bloggers are trying to get the word out...

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Russia: Largest Political Community Online Removed And Restored

Written by Alexey Sidorenko · Eastern & Central Europe

The recent case of the most popular political online community demonstrated how easy it is to limit free expression on RuNet and revealed the willingness of online audience to defend free speech.

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Hungary: Pécs, the European Capital of Culture

Written by Marietta Le · Eastern & Central Europe

Marietta Le describes preparations for a year as one of the three European Capitals of Culture in Pécs and reviews and translates some of the netizens' reactions.

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Updates from 14 January 2010

Bangladesh

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh saw a huge traffic jam as many roads were closed because the Prime Minister was greeted by supporters as she returned from her India trip. Nazrul Islam at Sachalayatan says [bn] “Dear Prime Minister, if paralyzing the city is the measure of your popularity then I have to say your popularity is enviable.”

• Rezwan

Pakistan

Binary Zero at Lahore Metblogs informs that Lahore is seeing more traffic jams as the President is in the town and his supporters are clogging the streets. The blogger gives some tips to avoid the traffic.

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Sri Lanka

Committee To Protect Journalists reports that in an election campaign related violence BBC’s Sinhala service reporter Thakshila Dilrukshi was hospitalized after a political mob attacked her while she was on duty.

• Rezwan

Russia

One of the youngest Russian millionaires Yevgeny Chichvarkin [EN], who escaped Russian authorities and currently resides in London, UK, used his blog [RUS] as a platform for a virtual press conference. This live Q&A session attracted thousands of bloggers.

• Alexey Sidorenko