July, 2011
Stories from July, 2011
1 July 2011
Colombia: Journalist Félix de Bedout Leaves ‘W Radio Colombia'
The departure of journalist Félix de Bedout Molina from W Radio Colombia to work as a news anchor for Univisión in the United States has sparked all kinds of comments in Colombia. The journalist was known for his investigative work and his criticism of the government of former President Álvaro Uribe.
Morocco: A New Constitution Without Much Reform
Moroccans went to the polls today to vote on reforms on a new constitution offered by King Mohammed VI. Although praised by many analysts and royalists, the reforms on the table did not live up to the expectations of activists, who were looking for a democracy. Here are some reactions from social media on how the day went.
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Malaysia: Planned Rally Calling for Fair Elections Banned
The monumental 2007 Bersih rally in Malaysia is going to have a sequel. A Bersih 2.0 democracy walk on July 9 has been organized where supporters of the cause for a clean and fair elections will march through Kuala Lumpur before handing a memorandum to the King. But the government has already declared it illegal.
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I guess this story is supposed to make us Haitians proud of something , just because it involves the USA...