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October 26th, 2009

Indonesia , Australia

More than two months since the environmental catastrophe happened in the Timor Sea still no successful solution was found in order to plug the hole and stop the huge oil spill. Skytruth has been intensively blogging and proving the extent of the spill with satellite photos and netizens have started to spread the word of mouth questioning who is to blame, urging Australian action.

September 6th, 2009

East Timor: Where is Justice for the Suai Church Massacre?

Sara Moreira · 19:34, September 6th, 2009 · East Asia

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On the 10th anniversary of “Black September”, while Timorese people still mourn the violent crimes against humanity committed by pro-Indonesian militias, the Timorese leadership takes a controversial decision not to seek justice. 0 comments · read »

August 28th, 2009

East Timor: Abe Barreto Soares' Poetry for Nation Building

Sara Moreira · 20:02, August 28th, 2009 · East Asia

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He calls himself a “wanderer like anyone else” but Abe Barreto Soares is also a poet, a translator and an active blogger. In this interview, he talks about Timorese nationalism, language and poetry. 2 comments · read »

August 6th, 2009

East Asia

Visual artist David Palazón has recently released online the trailer from his experimental documentary Hanesan Maibe Ketak-Ketak | Same same but Different, filmed at the end of 2008 in East Timor. The film focuses on peace building activities and opinions around the country while showcasing Nobel Peace Laureate Jose Ramos-Horta. Parts of the larger documentary such as Peace on Wheels and Ha'u Rai Venilale videoclip can be watched in Youtube.

May 30th, 2009

East Timor: Thoughts on Abortion A Few Days Before Law Approval

Sara Moreira · 11:48, May 30th, 2009 · East Asia

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A heated debate about the provisions of a new draft penal code pertaining to abortion is taking place right now in East Timor. If the law is passed, abortion will become a crime and those who perform it will be punished with 2 to 8 years imprisonment, even in cases of incest or rape. The blogosphere reacts, Timorese women raising their voices and questioning why the more pressing issue of underage prostitution is not being debated instead. 9 comments · read »

May 24th, 2009

Americas

Brazilian cyberactivists are again taking action against online surveillance in defence of the netcitizen rights. The Mega Não! protest has been triggered by the controversial digital crimes bill which aims to control cybercrime, raising serious issues on digital rights management and the free use of digital devices. There will be another demonstration tomorrow, 25th of May, this time in Rio Grande do Sul State. Check their twitter coverage out.