Stories from 4 January 2014
Let's Talk About Positive Things
We share a selection, chosen by our very own translators, of the most positive news in 2013, or what had the greatest impact on them, following the posts we published.
Opposition Rallies and Public Gatherings Now Banned in Cambodia
After the dispersal of striking workers in Cambodia, the government has banned Opposition rallies in the capital. Even the public gathering of two persons is now prohibited by the police.
Iran: What is the Next Stage of Filtering?
Milad tweeted with irony that the next stage of filtering in Iran is cutting the electricity to prevent everyone from using any technology. فاز بعدی فیلترینگ قطع برق هست. که دیگه کلاً نتونیم از هیچ تکنولوژی ای استفاده کنیم :))) — Milad (@miladsafarzadeh) January 2, 2014
Why the Opposition is Boycotting the Election in Bangladesh
Most political parties in Bangladesh will not be participating in the upcoming general election. They want a neutral caretaker government to oversee the process.
154 Elected in Bangladesh Before Any Votes Are Cast
So many parties are boycotting the upcoming general election, that most of the winners have already been decided.
