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Who’s trying to silence the fearless voice of Sri Lankan journalist Tharindu Jayawardhana?
Threats followed reporting on probe into the 2019 Easter Sunday killings Originally published on Global Voices Tharindu Jayawardhana. Image from Groundviews via IFJ. This post by human…
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In the face of elite tourism projects, the Barbuda Warbler isn't the only one that might lose its home
The UNHCR has expressed concern Originally published on Global Voices The endemic and vulnerable Barbuda Warbler ( Setophaga subita) . Photo by Jeff Gerbracht, used with permission. On…
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Weak public consultation approach draws questions about plans to ‘revitalise’ beloved Trinidad park
‘True consultation involves stakeholder participation’ Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot of Nelson Mandela Park in Port of Spain, Trinidad, taken from Google Earth . Ove…
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How a swimming pool became Puerto Rico's symbol of climate change and corruption
Protestors have camped on the pool's construction site for weeks Originally published on Global Voices Protesters in the municipality of Rincón on the western coast of Puerto Rico ha…
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In North Macedonia, some young people manage to build successful businesses during the Covid-19 crisis
The pandemic spurs entrepreneurship among Macedonian youth Originally published on Global Voices Darko Milevski, Teona Mango and Goran Bakrevski. Photo by Meta.mk, used with permission. …
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The Georgian Dream Party withdraws from EU-brokered deal with opposition
Opposition and civil society claim the decision was political Originally published on Global Voices “E. Rinkēvičs meets with the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Irakli Kobahidze” by L…
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Violence against women is on the rise in Mexico. How do Mexicans perceive it?
A national poll may have some answers. Originally published on Global Voices Image inspired by the performance protest led by Elina Chauvet in Mexico City, where red shoes were used to …
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Iranian state comes down hard on protests over ‘Thirsty Khuzestan’
Amnesty International says at least eight people killed in crackdown Originally published on Global Voices Cartoon by Germany-based Iranian cartoonist Assad Binakhahi. Used with Permissi…
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The essence of LeRoy Clarke, Trinidad and Tobago's master artist who died this week
‘His [was] a life of extreme self-consciousness’ Originally published on Global Voices A Prophetic Flaming Forest by LeRoy Clarke, 2003. Photo courtesy The Lloyd Best Institute of the Ca…