In central Sahel's countries military juntas claim to restore popular sovereignty. Political parties are dissolved in all three countries, over a thousand civil society organizations have been suspended.

Life in the favelas surrounding Brazil’s capital brings the health risks of extreme heat — a symptom of the global inequities of green space access

Beijing is carrying an older geography of extraction into the AI era, turning Uyghur land, energy and labour into computing power while remaining silent about coercion and surveillance.

As part of Global Voices’ September Spotlight, “Protest in Democracy,” members of our community will be sharing examples of protest music past and present from their communities in this collaborative article.

"It has not only been used to confine peaceful gatherings and demonstrations to Freedom Park, but increasingly, the very use of Freedom Park has been restricted and denied."

Solidarity and Protest Songs of resistance; telecom companies in Africa; computing in Xinjiang; and more! View this email in your browser Solidarity and Protest Dear Reader, I'm so thrilled with the range of stories we have for our Protest in Democracy...

Since the 1950s, Europe’s democratic and human rights system has developed through the gradual strengthening of protections for political expression, assembly and dissent.

Beijing is carrying an older geography of extraction into the AI era, turning Uyghur land, energy and labour into computing power while remaining silent about coercion and surveillance.

Solidarity and Protest Songs of resistance; telecom companies in Africa; computing in Xinjiang; and more! View this email in your browser Solidarity and Protest Dear Reader, I'm so thrilled with the range of stories we have for our Protest in Democracy...

As part of Global Voices’ September Spotlight, “Protest in Democracy,” members of our community will be sharing examples of protest music past and present from their communities in this collaborative article.

"It has not only been used to confine peaceful gatherings and demonstrations to Freedom Park, but increasingly, the very use of Freedom Park has been restricted and denied."

In central Sahel's countries military juntas claim to restore popular sovereignty. Political parties are dissolved in all three countries, over a thousand civil society organizations have been suspended.

As part of Global Voices’ September Spotlight, “Protest in Democracy,” members of our community will be sharing examples of protest music past and present from their communities in this collaborative ...

The protests strengthened the political consciousness of some young Nigerians and encouraged greater participation in elections, governance and activism. For others, the experience produced fear, distrust and disillusionment.

From early August and continuing through September, dozens of informal vendors who used to ply their trade have been protesting in the hope of getting the Haitian government’s support.

Mob violence is rising in Bangladesh as unchecked impunity, weak law enforcement, and social media instigations drive lethal crowd attacks, challenging institutional responses, justice delivery, and overall state accountability.

"It’s absolutely a wonderful feeling [...] that we can contribute a little to making the industry a bit better.."

Life in the favelas surrounding Brazil’s capital brings the health risks of extreme heat — a symptom of the global inequities of green space access

A back look at the standout topics and headlines on Open Newswire in September.

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Beijing is carrying an older geography of extraction into the AI era, turning Uyghur land, energy and labour into computing power while remaining silent about coercion and surveillance.

With these stories, we aim to pull back the camouflage that Big Tech uses to obscure their connection with oppressive governments, and to highlight cases of technological authoritarianism — and resistance — around the world.

Beijing is carrying an older geography of extraction into the AI era, turning Uyghur land, energy and labour into computing power while remaining silent about coercion and surveillance.

In this interview, writer and journalist Victoria Belim-Frolova shares her observations about Russia’s war on Ukraine and how it forces “a constant process of adaptation,” especially in women-led small businesses.

“What does it mean to be King in a country of reverence sometimes to nothing and other times to everything? It means you dare to be yourself.”

Room to protest is narrowing in Africa, as governments lean on arrests, curfews, and internet blackouts to blunt dissent. When the streets become too dangerous, dissent often migrates online.

Since the 1950s, Europe’s democratic and human rights system has developed through the gradual strengthening of protections for political expression, assembly and dissent.

In this month's edition, we dive deep into a narrative used by leaders in the United States and other countries to delegitimize protests.

"It’s absolutely a wonderful feeling [...] that we can contribute a little to making the industry a bit better.."

In central Sahel's countries military juntas claim to restore popular sovereignty. Political parties are dissolved in all three countries, over a thousand civil society organizations have been suspended.

With this spotlight, we seek to explore the many forms of protest, the tactics states use to delegitimize and suppress them, and the complex relationship between protest and democracy. 

With these stories, we aim to pull back the camouflage that Big Tech uses to obscure their connection with oppressive governments, and to highlight cases of technological authoritarianism — and resistance — around the world.

Protest and Resistance Protest in Bangladesh, Russia, and more; art as resistance; the announcement of our October Spotlight; and more! View this email in your browser Protest and Resistance Dear Reader, The Protest in Democracy Spotlight is in full sw...

“What does it mean to be King in a country of reverence sometimes to nothing and other times to everything? It means you dare to be yourself.”

Room to protest is narrowing in Africa, as governments lean on arrests, curfews, and internet blackouts to blunt dissent. When the streets become too dangerous, dissent often migrates online.

Since the 1950s, Europe’s democratic and human rights system has developed through the gradual strengthening of protections for political expression, assembly and dissent.

In this month's edition, we dive deep into a narrative used by leaders in the United States and other countries to delegitimize protests.

Since the 1950s, Europe’s democratic and human rights system has developed through the gradual strengthening of protections for political expression, assembly and dissent.

With this spotlight, we seek to explore the many forms of protest, the tactics states use to delegitimize and suppress them, and the complex relationship between protest and democracy.

With this spotlight, we seek to explore the many forms of protest, the tactics states use to delegitimize and suppress them, and the complex relationship between protest and democracy.

The growth of online activism has given different colors in the movement agendas. There is a debate on how effective it is, and how it could complement each other.

“When our journalism produces positive outcomes, the sense of fulfilment is difficult to compare with anything else.”

“What does it mean to be King in a country of reverence sometimes to nothing and other times to everything? It means you dare to be yourself.”

The protests strengthened the political consciousness of some young Nigerians and encouraged greater participation in elections, governance and activism. For others, the experience produced fear, distrust and disillusionment.

From early August and continuing through September, dozens of informal vendors who used to ply their trade have been protesting in the hope of getting the Haitian government’s support.

Mob violence is rising in Bangladesh as unchecked impunity, weak law enforcement, and social media instigations drive lethal crowd attacks, challenging institutional responses, justice delivery, and overall state accountability.

From early August and continuing through September, dozens of informal vendors who used to ply their trade have been protesting in the hope of getting the Haitian government’s support.

In this interview, writer and journalist Victoria Belim-Frolova shares her observations about Russia’s war on Ukraine and how it forces “a constant process of adaptation,” especially in women-led small businesses.

Protests over jobs, development and dignity are spreading across Tunisia, raising questions about growing links between social and political mobilisations.

In Russia, authorities are leveraging traditional medieval religious art of the once-independent city-state of Pskov to justify its invasion of Ukraine.