15 February 2011

Stories from 15 February 2011

Brunei: Rare coins

Tiger Lim from Brunei uploads some rare coins which were used in Brunei and Malaysia in the 1920s and 1930s

15 February 2011

Malaysia: Amending the law to censor internet?

Malaysia’s government is considering tightening its already strict laws on printing to include online publications as well. The announcement immediately drew huge criticism from the online community who believe that the Internet should not be controlled.

15 February 2011

Azerbaijan: We are all Junkies…

Jabbar Savalan updates its readers on the case of a youth activist recently arrested in Azerbaijan. In its latest entry, the blog reports that the Dalga Youth Movement have issued...

15 February 2011

Russia: Old and New Media Censorship Tactics

RuNet Echo

In its yearly report Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) analyzes situation with Post-Soviet online expression, noting that online censorship in the region has become more subtle without losing efficiency. “Accidents...

15 February 2011

Gabon: Leaderless Opposition?

Gabon is entering its third week of political tension, as its two presidents - official and unofficial - both claim leadership. But as developments continue in this small West African nation, critics denounce a lack of leadership in the burgeoning opposition movement.

15 February 2011

Bahamas: Dr. Keva Bethel Dies

Womanish Words pays tribute to the late educator Dr. Keva Bethel: “Bahamian women of my generation can be especially proud of her and grateful to her for a life and...

15 February 2011

Bahrain: Day of Wrath Number Two

Bahrain's Day of Wrath protests enter their second day. Two protesters have been killed, reportedly at the hands of police using excessive force. Here are some reactions from Twitter.

15 February 2011

Bahrain: The second martyr falls

Saudi Twitter user @Al Ahlawy29 posts a series of photos (WARNING: graphic images) showing the second protester to die in Bahrain, prefaced with the text (ar): “And the second martyr...

15 February 2011

Pearl Roundabout, Bahrain's Tahrir Square

Following the burial of the first Bahraini protestor to be killed after clashes with riot police on Monday February 14, 2011, hundreds more protestors are gathered once more at Pearl Roundabout in capital Manama, the epicentre of the country's demonstrations.

15 February 2011