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Big Protest in Chisinau -organized by Liberal-Democrat Party
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30 000 people protested in Chisinau (Moldova) asking all Moldavian citizens to vote with no fear in parliamentary elections on 5th april 2009. This action was organized by Liberal-Democrat Party of Moldova, led by Vlad Filat.
Iran reformists warned on anniversary
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TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Shouts of "Allahu Akbar," or "God is great," a sign of continuing protest in Iran, could be heard Tuesday night in north and west Tehran, along with shouts of "death to dictator."In addition, pictures and videos were posted online of a reported protest at the University of Kashan, south of the capital city.The shouts were heard and reports came a day after the Islamic republic warned reformists against taking to the streets in protest, as the 30th anniversary of the Iranian...
Carnation Revolution (Portugal 1974)
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Salazar was a portuguese catholic fascist dictator. His motto was "God, Fatherland and Family". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant%C3%B3n io_de_Oliveira_Salazar) In his authoritarian regime all books, musics, theaters, TV, news, etc. were censored by a police called PIDE. Critics and non-catholics were punished. Political prisioners were tortured. Young men had to join the army to battle in the african colonies - Ultramar was the portuguese Vietnam. Women couldn't travel without their husbands pe...
Iran protester killed after anti-government rally
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There have been violent clashes on the streets of the Iranian capital Tehran, after a massive opposition rally in the city.One protester was shot dead and several others were injured when the crowd attacked a compound used by a religious militia linked to the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard. The violence comes after a largely peaceful rally in the city, attended by hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters demanding the country's presidential election be overturned.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei says opposition protests failed
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Reporting from Cairo and Tehran - Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attempted to unify Iranians on Sunday by blaming foreign media for "poisoning the atmosphere" and urged his nation to resist the "killer cancer" of an Israel backed by Western powers.Delivering a sermon at Tehran University before a crowd that included President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and opposition cleric Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Khamenei said the West had failed in its attempts to undermine the government with ...
Tibetan People's Uprising Movement multi-organization video
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Global Uprising to Include Exiles' March to Tibet New Delhi -- Five leading Tibetan organizations announced today the launch of the "Tibetan People's Uprising Movement", a new coordinated Tibetan resistance effort in the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The Games will take place only months before the 50th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan National Uprising against China's invasion of Tibet. The movement's organizers are calling on Tibetans worldwide to join protests dur...
Youth for Democracy: Learning from Nonviolent Struggle Across the World
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In 2011, the world witnessed amazing events unfold across the globe, especially in the Middle East and North African region. These events have had youth at the forefront — fighting for their rights, freedom and democracy. HIA Denmark is organizing "Youth for Democracy," a conference in Copenhagen for more than 200 participants from all across the world. The main goal of this conference is to bring together experts and activists and to learn from young people who are struggling for democracy...
Nenasilni borac
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Jedan od osnivača „Otpora” i tvorac slogana „Gotov je” i „Vreme je”, Srđa Popović, nedavno je dobio dva priznanja. Zbog konsultantskih usluga koje je pružao sadašnjem predsedniku Maldiva Mohamedu Našidu, Popović je na korišćenje dobio, ni manje ni više, nego – rajsko ostrvo. Osim parčeta maldivske teritorije u jednom od mondenskih turističkih centara, tridesetosmogodišnji Beograđanin, sa svedočanstvom Pete beogradske i diplomom Biološkog fakulteta u Beogradu, našao se u ekipi s Barakom Ob...
Venezuelans protest beatings of journalists
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CARACAS, Venezuela – Hundreds gathered in Venezuela on Friday to demand justice after a group of journalists protesting media regulations were kicked, punched and beaten with sticks.Attackers injured 12 of the journalists on Thursday as they passed out leaflets warning against a new education law that critics fear could lead to indoctrination in schools.Photos of the violence showed apparent supporters of President Hugo Chavez descending on the group, then shoving, kicking and beating them with ...
Iranian leader blames West for student demonstrations
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Thousands of riot police and Revolutionary Guards in Iran have surrounded Tehran University to prevent student demonstrations. Pro-government militia members armed with tear gas and firearms have been turned out to control the anticipated protest which is likely to attract a large amount of demonstrators on university campuses across the country. Police have been conducting ID checks on anyone entering the campus to prevent opposition activists from joining the students. Over the past week, the ...