Stories from 10 May 2015
The Humanitarian Crisis You Haven't Heard of in Burundi
Following Burundi President Nkurunziza's announcement of his candidacy for a third term (unconstitutional by Burundi's existing law), a massive humanitarian crisis has hit the country as at least 50,000 refugees have fled the country after scenes of violence were reported in several cities. The occurrence of violence were often posted...
How a Traditional African Game Spread Throughout the World
Sub-Saharan Africa10 May 2015An ancient strategy game enjoyed from the villages of the Sahel to the Mozambique Channel's fishing communities shows how intermingled Africa's cultures are.
Amidst the Trauma of the Great Earthquake Nepalis Celebrate Unprecedented Conservation Successes
The greater one-horned rhinoceros, also called Indian rhinoceros is poached for its prized horn. Nepal’s conservation efforts have revived the rhino population which was on the verge of extinction.
Media Factory Seeks to Invest in New Digital Media in Latin America
Media Factory, a startup accelerator which focuses on the business of online news and journalism, announced the second class of its news acceleration program, seeking to support new digital-only media ventures in Latin America during 2015. Teams should be based anywhere in the region and have a strong professional network, successful experience generating...
A Han Musician’s Song Slams Stereotypes of China’s Xinjiang Region
A new song written by an ethnic Han encourages people to abandon their prejudices towards Xinjiang, a western region in China where ethnic tensions still simmer.
A Tribute to Espíritu Bautista, Defender of the Yanesha Language and Culture
Peru10 May 2015Anna Luisa Daigneault worked with the late Espíritu Bautista preserving Yanesha language and culture. She writes a tribute to her friend sharing his words from the Yanesha Oral History Archives.
The Salvadoran Town Where Migrants Are Hotly Debated Folk Heroes
Intipucá is a small town in El Salvador that spans two countries, but a debate still rages over whether he was really the first to leave for the US.
Are Peruvian Police and Press Conspiring to Criminalise the Tia María Protests?
"A serious state does not have [a police force] working as private security for mines."
How Does China's Foreign NGO Management Law Curb the Development of Civil Society?
The "fundamental purpose of the law" is "to significantly tighten the Government's control over civil society," Human Rights Watch told Global Voices.
Guatemalan Vice President Resigns, Protests Continue
As a new politically conscious youth fills the streets demanding change, is a 'Guatemalan Spring' in the offing?
