Global Vocies: Daily Digest—July 14-15, 2011

Bolivia: Fighting Cholitas in the Spotlight
Female wrestling in El Alto, Bolivia, has captured the attention of locals and visitors for more than ten years. These women add a bit of tradition to this popular sport: where else would you see colorful skirts with petticoats, fringed shawls, thick braids and bowler hats battling it out in a ring? read>>

South Sudan: Messages of #LoveFromSudan
On the eve of the independence of South Sudan, a group of young Sudanese started a movement that is trying to start a conversation between North and South to create mutual friendship between both sides and link young citizens of the two countries. read>>

Morocco: A Personal Tale of Protest
Since February 20, 2011, Moroccan activists have been campaigning to demand democratic reforms in their country. The February 20 Movement was born on the Internet and quickly became a mobilizing force on the ground. Across the country, committees affiliated with the movement (or "coordinations") have been listening to the people and translating their grievances into formal demands and slogans regularly chanted during marches conducted every Sunday. read>>

Japan: Indie Music Rocks the Nukes
With a spreading nuclear crisis and related issues such as radiation fears, new energy policies on the horizon and an uncertain future for the operating reactors, Japanese netizens have started a revival of music videos with a clear anti-nuclear message. read>>

Africa: Of Misunderstandings, the Best Laid Plans and Language Challenge
I know, I know. Months after my last post, here I am, sneaking quietly back into my Global Voices space to post another article like nothing happened, as though it has not been months since you last heard from me. I know you're waiting to hear the chorus. Here it comes... say it with me: It's been a while. read>>

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