Stories from 21 February 2011
China: Jasmine Protest
Junling Hu from Democracy in China reports and reflects upon the Jasmine Protest on 20 of February 2011.
Indonesia: Solidarity for religious freedom
Indonesian citizens and netizens have formed a solidarity group to promote religious freedom in the country following the spate of attacks on religious minorities in the past weeks
Foursquare usage in Southeast Asia
Indonesia leads the countries in Southeast Asia with the most number of Foursquare users.
Libya: Gaddafi Junior's Speech Welcomed with Shoes and Slippers
Libyan dictator's son Saif Al Islam Al Gaddafi addressed Libyans earlier on Libyan State television, blaming everything other than his father for the massive protests and bloodshed the country has been witnessing in recent days.
Libya: “Tonight is the night. TONIGHT.”
Events in Libya can no longer be termed just anti-government protests. Fighting with anything from heavy weapons to clubs and sticks has broken out throughout certain cities between defecting members of the military who have joined civilians against the remaining factions of Muammar Al Gaddafi's government and foreign mercenaries he has brought in to protect his regime.
Iran: More Protests, Another Death (Videos)
Despite large security presence in major traffic intersections, witnesses say protesters have been gathering since early afternoon and continue to swell in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Marivan and several other cities on Sunday, February 20.
