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January, 2010

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Stories from January, 2010

4 January 2010

Killing Kuka: Timorese Youth Gunned Down

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Twenty-five year old Kuka Lebre from East Timor was shot and killed by the local police last week. His death generated a strong reaction in the country. GV author Keta Haluha summarizes the reactions of netizens in East Timor

Taiwan: Suhua Freeway Project Deferred

Suhua Freeway Project has been in dispute for more than a decade. On 22 of December, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) opted for a plan to improve existing...

Featured Author: Layal Al Khatib

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Global Voices author and translator Layal Al Khatib from Beirut, Lebanon has a special interest in making sure that languages right to left (RTL) look attractive when viewed on computer screens.

3 January 2010

The Year that was in Madagascar: Part II

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In part two of a three-part summary of the year in citizen media in Madagascar, Mialy Andriamananjara takes a look at May to November, which saw more protests, the boycott of Andry Rajoelina at the UN, the strength of Malagasy citizen media, and a devastating toxic spill.

Malawi: Bloggers to watch in the arts in 2010

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In this roundup we are focusing on five blogs authored by individual Malawians as well as groups of Malawian bloggers, mostly concentrating on creative writing and other forms of art and entertainment.

Philippines: Life in evacuation centers

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Almost 10,000 families spent the Christmas and New Year in temporary shelters after Mayon Volcano, the most active volcano in the Philippines, spewed ash and lava flows three weeks ago. Citizen groups document the life of residents in evacuation centers.

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