Global Voices · Citizen media stories from August 2010

August, 2010

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Stories from August, 2010

18 August 2010

Bahrain: The Sorry State of Affairs of a Hidd Mosque

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Middle East & North Africa

On Facebook, a Bahraini posts an eye-opening letter to a minister asking him to visit a mosque in Hidd, describing its sorry state of affairs. Read to the end of the letter to find out what could await those who raise their voices.

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Indonesia: “What's wrong, Mr. President?”

Written by Carolina Rumuat · East Asia

The speech of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the eve of the country's Independence Day celebration disappointed many people, including netizens. Here are some online reactions.

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17 August 2010

Morocco: The Ramadan Diaries

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

As the month of Ramadan begins, Moroccans share thoughts, reflections...even recipes. Jillian York has the story.

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Jordan: Reema, We Refuse to Let You Die in Vain

Written by Katharine Ganly · Middle East & North Africa

A 35-year old mother of three was shot by her husband during her sleep in Jordan. The reason for this murder? Her husband believes that his wife was a "victim of sorcery" and that she would kill him first. A heartfelt obituary has been written online by her nephew, a blogger, and appeals are being sent so that her death may not be in vain.

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India: Monitoring traffic violations on Facebook

Written by Namita Singh · South Asia

A new initiative by the Delhi Traffic Police is highlighting questions of citizen engagement and government use of social media in India.

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South Korea: Shrewder Commercials As Viewers Get Smarter

Written by Lee Yoo Eun · East Asia

In South Korea, an indirect type of commercial was apppeared in the country's largest network's prime time news. It was a netizen who caught it, proving once again that the internet user groups are not gullible enough to eat up the reality traditional media project.

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Updates from August, 2010

27 August 2010

Nigeria

Nigerian blogger Adeola asks, “Am I the last hope of my generation?”: “Nollywood is torn apart by the amount of money that its members will receive for the support or campaign for Jonathan. One useless group called NIGERIA ECOWAS YOUTH or Nigerian Youths in ECOWAS has promised to open a campaign office in the 16 ECOWAS countries on behalf of Jonathan.”

• Ndesanjo Macha

Uganda

Mark Jordahl discusses corruption allegation at Uganda Wildlife Authority and lessons to be learnt about the dynamic between foreign experts and Ugandans: I believe that for some, there is a tendency to assume we mzungus bring more to the table than we actually do.”

• Ndesanjo Macha

Mexico

Vivir México [es] reports that Wikileaks has released Mexican documents which the government has not commented on.

• Silvia Viñas

Moldova

A compilation of mock Independence Day greetings to Moldova's interim president, reflecting the current geopolitical situation - at Morning in Moldova.

• Veronica Khokhlova

Russia

Russia Blog Roundup has become a regular feature at Siberian Light again; Aug. 27 installment is here.

• Veronica Khokhlova

Cuba

“On one hand they release some dissidents from prison, on the other those who attempt to say ‘I disagree’ get shoved behind bars”: Crossing the Barbed Wire comments on “the double standard policy assiduously practiced by the government as part of its greater foreign policy.”

• Janine Mendes-Franco