On these pages we summarize more extensive Global Voices coverage of major news events through blogs and citizen media worldwide. If you have suggestions for new special coverage pages, please email us.
Europe in Crisis
This special coverage aims to give a voice to those normal people living with the social, political and financial consequences of Europe's financial bailouts, in Greece, Ireland and Portugal. But the series will not just be about protest - we hope to capture the breadth of reflection and debate that have been provoked in these countries by the bailouts, and feature ideas and alternatives that respond to the difficult times.
Tunisia Revolution 2011
The attempted suicide of one man in the city of Sidi Bouzid in southern Tunisia in December 2010 to protest joblessness, sparked a popular uprising in defiance of the government of President Ben Ali. Clashes between protesters and security forces lasted for nearly a month. Ben Ali resigned and fled the country on 14 January, 2011.
Yemen Protests
Protests against Yemen's President Saleh that began in February 2011 have ignited strong protests which have led to attacks, clubbings, and shootings of anti-government protesters across the country. Severe poverty and corruption, accompanied by historic rifts between north and south that lead people to fear for the future of the country, both if and if not Saleh is deposed.
Syria Protests 2011/12
Following protest movements in countries such as Tunisia and Egypt, some Syrians called for their own “Day of Anger” on February 5, 2011. Real protests did not flare until until March 15 however; since then up to 150 demonstrators have been reported as being killed as security forces clamp down.
Eurovision Azerbaijan 2012
Azerbaijan's victory in 2011's competition means Eurovision will descend on capital Baku in 2012, and as a result issues surrounding human rights, corruption and democracy in the country have come under the spotlight. Some activists in the oil-rich former Soviet republic hope that the staging of such an international competition might yet result in some positive change. With Azeri activists and journalists continuing to be imprisoned for their views, others are less than convinced.
Russia Elections 2011/12
Russia's 2011 parliamentary election triggered what no one expected - mass demonstrations protesting the numerous reports of vote rigging and election violations. The overwhelming numbers (over 60,000 protesters in Moscow alone and around 100,000 protesters all over the country), have created an energy and feeling of empowerment that Russians have not experienced for nearly two decades. Looking forward, 2012 will see the presidential election in March.
#Occupy Worldwide
A series of global protests against economic inequality and corporate greed calling for the “occupation” of different cities, banks, and public squares began in September 2011 with “Occupy Wall Street” in New York City. Soon after, similar demonstrations were organized around the world in a decentralized and leaderless movement organized by citizens.
Languages and the Internet
The arrival of the Internet age has already radically changed the way we communicate. We have developed this page to track the relationship of languages and the Internet, looking at use of language online, and the development and preservation of language in an increasingly digital world.
Indigenous Rights
There are up to 370 million indigenous people in the world, speaking more than 4,000 languages, and living in more than 70 countries. Indigenous peoples have resisted time, colonization, genocide, epidemics and wars, and are now reemerging with louder voices across the globe.
Global Development
Will the worst conditions of global poverty be alleviated by 2015? The UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight development aimed at improving chances of survival in the world's poorest countries.
2011 on Global Voices
2011 has been an extraordinary year for online citizen media content. Global Voices has been there as revolutions happened, dictatorships fell, and network effects rippled through the cities and neighborhoods of our contributors reporting from around the world.
Macedonia Protests 2011
Young Macedonians have been protesting daily throughout the month of June 2011 against the police cover-up of a murder of a man during street celebrations for the election victory of Macedonia's conservative ruling party, the VMRO-DPMNE.
Nigeria Elections 2011
The 2011 Presidential, National Assembly, Gubernatorial, and State Assembly elections in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, took place in April 2011, against a backdrop of increasing local ethnic and religious tension. Incumbent Goodluck Jonathan was declared the winner on 19 April, 2011.
Libya Revolution 2011
Since February 16, 2011, demonstrators have been protesting one of the world’s most intractable governments: that of Muammar Al Gaddafi. Coming to power in a September 1, 1969 coup d’etat, Gaddafi spent much of the next two decades attempting to spread the Third Universal Theory, his brand of revolution throughout the Middle East and also to Sub-Saharan Africa.
South Sudan Referendum 2011
The Republic of South Sudan is Africa’s newest country. A referendum took place in January 2011 which resulted in 99% of South Sudanese voting for independence from the north. South Sudan's formal independence was declared on 9 July, 2011. On 14 July, 2011, the country became a United Nations member state.
Morocco Protests 2011
Since the fall of the Egyptian president, Moroccans have been planning a movement of their own. On February 20 (#Feb20) the “movement for dignity” protested the frustration of some Moroccans with a government they believe has done little to combat corruption. The protesters are demanding constitutional reform, the dissolution of parliament, and the lowering of food prices, among other things.
Gabon Unrest 2011
The West African nation of Gabon is experiencing a popular revolt against the rule of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of long-time strongman Omar Bongo who died only months before his son was elected in October 2009. Citing allegations of election fraud, opposition leaders formed a breakaway government on January 26 with André Mba Obame as the self-declared president.
Côte d'Ivoire Unrest 2011
Following the November 2010 presidential election, the West African nation of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) experienced a drawn out governance crisis after the two opposing leaders, Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara, both claimed victory. After months of conflict, Ouattara's troops eventually overran the country and stormed the presidential palace and captured Gbagbo with the help of French troops in April 2011.
Cameroon Elections 2011
The 2011 presidential election in the Republic of Cameroon will take place on October 9. It is considered by many as a foregone conclusion, but external observers believe Cameroon is at a key political crossroads, after the constitution was amended and riots were repressed in 2008.
Algeria Protests 2011
Since February 12 (#Feb12) Algerians have been demonstrating against corruption, high unemployment and an a rise in basic goods prices, even though the country is the fourth largest exporter of crude oil in Africa and an important producer of natural gas. Protesters have also called for the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been in power since 1999.
Egypt Revolution 2011
Inspired by the Tunisian uprising that overthrew longtime president Ben Ali, Egyptian citizens and activists organized mass protests on January 25, 2011, calling for economic reform and an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule. They achieved victory on 11 February, 2011, and the reverberations of the country's success have been felt around the world.
Caucasus Conflict Voices
Peace is elusive in the South Caucasus. With media in the region often resorting to propaganda and misinformation, few opportunities exist for objective reporting or moderate voices on the conflict to be heard. Global Voices has set up this special coverage page to help address the information gap.
Bahrain Protests 2011
Bahrain is one of several countries to stage protests in the so-called Arab revolution time-table inspired by uprisings in Tunisa and Egypt. Police have forcibly quashed demonstrations across the country. Both videos and photos of the crackdown are dodging internet censors and making their way around the web.
Egypt Elections 2011
Parliamentary elections in the Arab Republic of Egypt will take place on the 28 November, 2011, the first to occur since the fall of former President Hosni Mubarak earlier this year. This parliament will be responsible for appointing the committee that will draft the country's new constitution, which will pave the way to the presidential elections later on.
SlutWalks 2011
In April 2011, a new type of protest march evolved: the SlutWalks represent a debate against the idea that women induce rapes by dressing sexually, like ‘sluts’. The first march took place after a representative of the Toronto police, Canada, called for women to avoid dressing like sluts to stay safe from rapes. It has since been replicated around the world.
Mexico's Drug War
In December 2006, Mexican President Felipe Calderón launched a major military operation against drug cartels. More than 4 years later, Mexico's ‘Drug War' has claimed more than 35,000 victims. Many Mexicans are now questioning the strategy and taking a stand against the violence and bloodshed.
Forest Focus: Amazon
In the Amazon rainforest region, deforestation impacts around 30 million people and 350 indigenous and ethnic groups. Yet the Amazon, and other forests like it, are fast-becoming major casualties of civilization as growing human populations increasingly threaten these important biomes.
WikiLeaks and the World
State secrets exposed by whistle-blower website Wikileaks this year keep causing the world to shudder. A video showing Iraqi civilians killed by U.S forces; a compilation of tens of thousands of documents about the war in Afghanistan; hundreds of thousands of documents about the war in Iraq; and now 251,287 leaked United States embassy cables.
Uganda: Walk to Work Protests
In April 2011, inspired by the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions, Uganda’s opposition groups staged protests against high fuel and food prices, calling on Ugandans in urban centers to walk to their work places. The government reacted to the protests that began on April 14 with violence, arresting those opposition leaders who attempted to walk out of their houses.
The Death of Osama Bin Laden
The death of Osama Bin Laden was first reported on May 2, 2011. He was killed by United States Special Forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He was the founder of the al-Qaeda network, which is believed to have been responsible for the September 11 terrorist attack. Bin Laden topped the USA's most wanted list for over a decade.
Puerto Rico Student Protests 2010/11
The University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras, San Juan has experienced several rounds of protests and strikes since April 2010 by students and professors objecting to educational budget cuts, the elimination of certain merit-based fee waivers, and privatization attempts by the government.
Japan Earthquake 2011
On Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:46:23 p.m. local time, an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, the largest in recorded history. The resulting tsunami that swept the coast has resulted in countless deaths and widespread destruction.
Global Voices on The Economist
Thanks to a special arrangement with The Economist magazine, Global Voices authors from around the world now occasionally submit articles to the Economist's blogs.
Global Voices 9/11 Retrospective
Global politics and perceptions were affected by the September 11, 2001, tragedy in many different ways. Ten years later, we look back on a selection of Global Voices Posts that covered some of the direct and indirect consequences of 9/11 including war, anti-terror legislation, anti-Islamism and the death of Osama Bin Laden.
people of maldives..you have to stop this civil war. its sad to see it...