17 July 2008

Stories from 17 July 2008

Malaysia: Opposition leader arrested again

  17 July 2008

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was arrested again by the police. Just My Thots issues an appeal to Mr. Ibrahim: “Drop your political agenda and start a new life as an ordinary Malaysian.”

Cambodia: Preah Vihear victory concert

  17 July 2008

The Cambodia government held a concert to celebrate the listing of Preah Vihear Temple as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. But tensions are not yet over. Thai troops are still stationed near the temple. Both Thailand and Cambodia are claiming the historic site.

Indonesia: 2009 elections

  17 July 2008

Thirty-nine (39) parties will compete in the 2009 Indonesian elections. Politics and Society analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of some of these political parties.

Ecuador: Learning Kichwa

  17 July 2008

Angel Gualán provides two lessons on his blog for those interested in learning an Ecuadoran indigenous language of Kichwa, which is also spoken by his group the Saraguros.

Peru: Killing of an Otorongo Due to Negligence?

  17 July 2008

Ramiro Celis of Iquitos News [es] reports about the killing of an Otorongo (Jaguar) that was held at the Quistococha Park Zoo in the city of Iquitos, Perú. Although the administration of the park said the animal had to be killed because it showed aggresion while being moved from one...

Zambia: On the President's health

  17 July 2008

The blog Zambian Economist comments on the lack of information surrounding President Levy Mwanawasa's health. He says: “At the very time when the nation demanded honesty and transparency, they hid the truth, and put their personal agendas ahead of protecting the integrity of the sitting President and the rule of...