Stories from 2 February 2016
No Smoking Please, We're Turkmen
"Bans, bans, and bans. People cannot do anything on their own these days."
Saudi Arabia Reduces Ashraf Fayadh's Death Sentence to Eight Years in Prison and 800 Lashes
Saudi Arabia overturned the death sentence of Palestinian poet Ashraf Fayadh, accused of apostasy and other blasphemy-related offenses which he denies, to eight years imprisonment and 800 lashes.
For Myanmar’s People, Aung San Suu Kyi’s Government Marks a New Dawn
"Today is the day we have been waiting for so long. People Power."
How to Train for Digital Literacy in Venezuela—When Internet Isn’t Always Available
What is it like to provide digital literacy workshops in countries with low Internet penetration? From Venezuela, Marianne Díaz shares her experience for the Global Voices Exchange project.
The Zika Virus Threat Looms Large in the Caribbean
The World Health Organisation has just declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency. Some Caribbean territories have been preparing for it, while others have been slow to mobilise.
