Global Voices: Daily Digest - Nov 21st 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

Peru: Iquitos Against the Chaos Caused by Sewage Works

The beautiful and warm city of Iquitos, in the Loreto region, is going through several problems; the most worrying and annoying for the inhabitants is the chaos caused by controversial sewage works. Citizens are using social networks to organize and demand a solution. read>>

Egypt: The Revolution is Back!

Up to 100,000 people are said to be in Tahrir Square now, as police and the army continue to battle with protesters calling for an end to Egypt's military rule Protesters have had running battles with the armed gunmen serving the Egyptian government since Friday and are now adamant to stay in the square until their demands are met. read>>

See also: Egypt: Revolutionaries Shrug at Cabinet Resignation
Egypt: Battle for Tahrir Continues for Third Day

Russia and Tajikistan: Pilots Sentenced and Migrants Deported

Two Russian pilots have been sentenced in Tajikistan, meanwhile in Russia 300 illegal Tajiks have been arrested for deportation. Is there any connection? Ekaterina reports. read>>

The Netherlands: A Holiday Season of Festivities, Costumes... and Racism?

In recent years "Zwarte Piet" (Black Pete), the dark-skinned companion of Saint Nicholas during the winter holiday season in the The Netherlands, has become part of a recurring debate as some take offense at costumes including black painted faces. read>>

Chile: Citizens Fight to Save Valparaiso's Emblematic Elevators

Valparaíso's 130-year-old elevators are teetering on the brink of extinction and locals are taking to the streets and social media to fight for them. The World Monuments Fund named them one of the world's 100 most endangered historical treasures. "They're an important emblem of what it means to be from Valaparaiso. We deserve the elevators, and they deserve to be maintained," said the group leader. read>>

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