Archive for March 9th, 2008
Sri Lanka Arrests 5 Journalists
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Sri Lanka
Journalism can be a risky undertaking, especially when covering conflict zones.
The Free Media Movement, a journalist watchdog group, announced that Sri Lankan police have arrested 5 journalists - mostly from the Tamil ethnic minorty. The journalists work for outreachsl.com, a liberal website that has been critical of Sri Lanka’s government. The Free Media […]
Pakistani Opposition Parties Form Coalition Government
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Pakistan
The two rival parties that won last months election in Pakistan have formed a new coalition government. What they have yet to determine is the fate of Pervez Musharraf.
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari, the husband of the slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, held a photo-op for reporters as a show of […]
Young Africans Demand Rights at Sexuality Conference
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Nigeria
iConflict contributor Esther Agbarakwe emailed us an interesting report from Nigeria. Esther is working to improve conditions in her country and is a strong advocate for reform and change.
African youths attending the third Africa Sexuality Conference here have asked that they be given their fundamental human rights, which include their sexuality rights. In a session […]