Global Voices: Daily Digest—June 16-17, 2011

Global Voices: Daily Digest—June 16-17, 2011

China: Mixed Reactions to Communist Party Movie Epic

Beginning of the Great Revival, the epic cinematic tribute to the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), was released in mainland China cinema on June 15, 2011. However, the suspended release of Hollywood movies in June as a result, has enraged many people. read>>

Macedonia: Protest Achievements So Far

As more people act upon the awareness that the increasing visibility abroad or among foreigners within Macedonia is an important aspect of the ongoing protests, translations and original tweets/blog posts in various languages begin to appear, providing a more comprehensive picture of the developments. read>>

Africa: Bloggers Remember the International Day of the African Child

June 16 marks the annual The International Day of the African Child. The International Day of the African Child was initiated by the Organisation of African Unity on June 16, 1991. The day honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976 on that day and raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of quality of life for African children. read>>

Russia: Ministry's Online Blunders

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) has recently started to mobilise on the Internet and in the past weeks two important events have taken place online to draw attention to the Ministry's activities. read>>

Puerto Rico: Disappointment, Frustration, and Laughs Over Obama's Visit

On Tuesday June 14, 2011, United States President Barack Obama visited Puerto Rico, the Caribbean island described either as a commonwealth, a territory, or a colony of the United States since 1898. It was the first official visit of a US president since John F. Kennedy visited Puerto Rico in 1961. read>>

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