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Showing posts with label Arab Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arab Spring. Show all posts
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Saudi women defy driving ban across country
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| Saudi activists are calling the campaign the most successful in years, despite threats [AFP] |
Bravo to the dozens of women in Saudi Arabia who today took the wheel and defied the ban on women driving in that country. It's a sign of how backward Saudi Arabia is that 1400 years ago no one had a problem with the Prophet Muhammad's wife, Khadija, driving camels, but fundamentalist clerics today refuse to let women drive cars--which in my experience are rather easier to drive than camels. -Nicholas Kristof
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Morsi is no longer president of Egypt after largest protests in history
Ahmed Samir - To all my non Egyptian friends that are getting their news from the Western media. What is happening now in Egypt is NOT a military coup. It's the People's Revolution against a fascist, fanatic regime. 33 million Egyptians are out in the streets to kick Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood OUT once and for all. The media, especially CNN is depicting the picture that they want you to believe since the American administration supports this fanatic, terrorist government. The Egyptians have spoken with a completely free will power to change this country around. The army is by our side to protect us and protect our beloved Egypt.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Kuwait dissolves parliament (again!)
Kuwait's top court on Sunday ordered the dissolution of parliament and called for fresh elections, officials in the U.S.-allied Gulf Arab said.
The Constitutional Court made its ruling after throwing out an opposition challenge to changes to the electoral system decreed by the emir, hereditary ruler of the oil-exporting country, head judge Youssef al-Mutawa told reporters.
The case has international importance because political stability in Kuwait, owner of more than six percent of global oil reserves, has traditionally depended on cooperation between the government and the elected parliament, the oldest and most powerful legislature in the Gulf Arab states.
Kuwait sits in a strategic position between Saudi Arabia and Iraq and across the Gulf from Iran.
The opposition case had questioned the constitutionality of a change to the voting system ordered by the emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah.
Mutawa said the hearing had decided not to make a ruling on the challenge, in effect leaving the emir's decree unchanged.
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| Pic by Prasad (on Kuwaitup2date) |
The Constitutional Court made its ruling after throwing out an opposition challenge to changes to the electoral system decreed by the emir, hereditary ruler of the oil-exporting country, head judge Youssef al-Mutawa told reporters.
The case has international importance because political stability in Kuwait, owner of more than six percent of global oil reserves, has traditionally depended on cooperation between the government and the elected parliament, the oldest and most powerful legislature in the Gulf Arab states.
Kuwait sits in a strategic position between Saudi Arabia and Iraq and across the Gulf from Iran.
The opposition case had questioned the constitutionality of a change to the voting system ordered by the emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah.
Mutawa said the hearing had decided not to make a ruling on the challenge, in effect leaving the emir's decree unchanged.
(Reporting by Sylvia Westall, Editing by William Maclean)
Friday, December 14, 2012
Recurring Demonstrations in Kuwait
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| Associated Press/Gustavo Ferrari - Islamist, nationalist and liberal opposition groups gather to protest the Kuwait government's amendment of the electoral law and support a boycott on the country's election |
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
December 13, 2012
Subject: Security Message for U.S. Citizens: 18-2012
Recurring Demonstrations in Kuwait
According to media reports, there are calls for a number of recurring demonstrations and marches throughout the month of December. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. An increased police and security presence may be expected during marches and demonstrations. Please avoid areas where demonstrations occur or are planned and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any large gatherings. Stay current with media coverage of local events, be aware of your surroundings, and practice personal security awareness at all times. Please note that participation in demonstrations by non-citizens is against the law in Kuwait.
Demonstrations may be announced or spontaneous. They may begin in specific neighborhoods, and then spill over to other areas.
The Embassy will continue to provide updates as to location and time of demonstrations as information becomes available. Please continue to monitor the Embassy’s website for the latest available information. For the latest demonstration notice, please click here.
As of December 12, 2012, recent nighttime demonstrations have taken place in the following areas and may continue there:
· Ahmadi
· Al Reqa
· Al Sabahiya
· Fahaheel
· Mangaf
· Sabah Al Nasser
· Jahra
A separate call for afternoon marches every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday in the following neighborhoods has been made:
· Taima
· Sulaibiya
· Ahmadi
U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://step.state.gov. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.
Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). For further information, please consult the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website athttp://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution and Country Specific Information can be found. In addition, the Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those traveling or living in foreign countries. You can also follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and on Facebook and download our free Smart Traveler App available through iTunes and the Android market to have travel information at your fingertips.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot 14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling +965-2259-1001 and requesting the duty officer.
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2012 is posted on http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/
Monday, December 10, 2012
Possible Demonstrations in Kuwait – December 10, 2012
Kuwait City, Kuwait
December 10, 2012
Subject: Demonstration Notice 22-2012
Possible Demonstrations in Kuwait – December 10, 2012
According to media reports, there will be demonstrations on December 10, 2012, in multiple locations, including Taima, Ahmadi, Sulaibiya, al-Hasawi, Sabah Al-Nasser, and Al-Sabahiya. An increased police and security presence is expected.
Spontaneous and planned demonstrations take place in Kuwait from time to time in response to world events or local developments. At times, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. Please avoid areas where demonstrations occur or are planned and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any large gatherings. Please stay current with media coverage of local events, be aware of your surroundings, and practice personal security awareness at all times.
U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://step.state.gov. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.
Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). For further information, please consult the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution and Country Specific Informationcan be found. In addition, the Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those traveling or living in foreign countries. You can also follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and on Facebook.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot 14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling +965-2259-1001 and requesting the duty officer.
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2012 is posted on http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Some of us did not make it to see another sunrise or sunset...
"Some of us did not make it to see another sunrise or sunset... You survived... Be happy. Be grateful. Live and let live. COEXIST."
text and collage by Layza Quintz
Monday, November 19, 2012
Kuwait detains Twitter users for insulting emir
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| Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah |
Kuwait's public prosecution on Sunday ordered the detention of four Twitter users for 10 days for allegedly insulting the ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state, a rights group said.
The four were arrested on Wednesday and remanded in police custody pending further investigation before the prosecution issued its detention order, Kuwait Human Rights News Centre said on its Twitter account.
Three other Twitter users, including a woman, who were arrested with them were each freed on bail of $3,550.
The seven, described as opposition sympathisers, were interrogated on allegations of tweets deemed offensive and critical of Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
Read more here: Kuwait detains Twitter users for insulting emir
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Dear foreign residents, only citizens are allowed...
As per sms from Ministry of Information, Kuwait.
Dear foreign residents, only citizens are allowed to take part in protests, processions and march demonstrations.
(Gathering law 12)
(Ministry of Information)
Dear foreign residents, only citizens are allowed to take part in protests, processions and march demonstrations.
(Gathering law 12)
(Ministry of Information)
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| Kuwaiti opposition supporters run for cover as riot police fire tear gas during a protest in Kuwait City, on October 21, 2012, against the decision by Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah to amend the electoral law despite it having been confirmed by a court last month. Kuwaiti riot police beat opposition protesters who were gathering for a massive demonstration against a decision to change the electoral law, organisers and witnesses said. (Yasser Al-Zayyat/AFP/Getty Images) |
Possible Demonstrations in Kuwait – November 4, 2012
Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions immediately to all U.S. Citizens within your area of responsibility.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
November 4, 2012
Subject: Security Notice for U.S. Citizens 14-2012
Possible Demonstrations in Kuwait – November 4, 2012
According to press reports, there will be demonstrations in multiple locations and a march towards the Kuwait Towers this evening, Sunday, November 4, 2012, starting at approximately 1930 hours. Organizers of the event indicate that participants will gather at two locations - in front of Ahmad Tower (near Souq Sharq) and in front of the Safir International Hotel - and then march along Gulf Road until they converge at the Kuwait Towers. An increased police and security presence is expected in and around the capital. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area.
The below Arabic language map, obtained from the internet, purports to indicate where the organizers intend to demonstrate and march.
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Spontaneous and/or planned demonstrations take place in Kuwait from time to time in response to world events or local developments. At times, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. Please stay current with media coverage of local and regional events. U.S. Mission personnel have been advised to continue to practice personal security awareness and we advise the U.S. citizen community to do the same.
U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://step.state.gov. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.
Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). For further information, please consult the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution and Country Specific Information can be found. In addition, the Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those traveling or living in foreign countries. You can also follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and on Facebook.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot 14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling +965-2259-1001 and requesting the duty officer.
This message may be accessed on the Embassy website, http://kuwait.usembassy.gov.
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2012 is posted on http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/holidays.html
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Demonstrations in Kuwait – October 21, 2012
Subject: Security Notice for U.S. Citizens 13-2012
Demonstrations in Kuwait – October 21, 2012
Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions immediately to all U.S. Citizens within your area of responsibility.
According to press reports, there will be demonstrations in multiple locations and a march towards the Seif Palace dubbed “National Dignity March” this evening starting at approximately 1930 hours, Sunday, October 21, in downtown Kuwait City. An increased police and security presence is expected in and around the capital. The Ministry of Interior states the demonstrations and National Dignity March are unauthorized and that they will respond to participants according to the law.
Spontaneous and/or planned demonstrations take place in Kuwait from time to time in response to world events or local developments. At times, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. Please stay current with media coverage of local and regional events. U.S. Mission personnel have been advised to continue to practice personal security awareness and we advise the U.S. citizen community to do the same.
The below Arabic language map, obtained from the internet, purports to indicate where the organizers intend to demonstrate and march. The map has been translated to English.
U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://step.state.gov. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.
Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). For further information, please consult the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution and Country Specific Information can be found. In addition, the Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those traveling or living in foreign countries. You can also follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and on Facebook.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot 14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling +965-2259-1001 and requesting the duty officer.
This message may be accessed on the Embassy website, http://kuwait.usembassy.gov.
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2012 is posted onhttp://kuwait.usembassy.gov/holidays.html.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
Monday, October 15, 2012
rumors of violent clashes in Kuwait tonight...
Hearing rumors of violent clashes taking place between protesters and special forces in Erada Square, Kuwait tonight, "Clashes were happening... and protesters were throwing barricades and shoes on the special forces."
Two Journalists From The Al-Qabas And Al-Shahed Dailies Were Reportedly Involved In Hand To Hand Fight While Covering The Sit-In At Al-Erada Square, KUWAIT CITY, Sept 11, 2012
Two Journalists From The Al-Qabas And Al-Shahed Dailies Were Reportedly Involved In Hand To Hand Fight While Covering The Sit-In At Al-Erada Square, KUWAIT CITY, Sept 11, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
My artwork is mentioned in the Guardian's review of the Gwangju Biennale...
A grand canvas for Gwangju's role in dawn of South Korean ...
www.guardian.co.uk
Gwangju Biennale artworks deal with popular resistance from Asia to the Arab spring and the Occupy movement ...The market workers themselves, snoozing in the sun after the morning rush, are represented in murals and the cobalt-hued portraits, adorned with Hangul script, of William Andersen.
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| Portraits of local artists and traditional market workers in the Daein Market that reflect on the consolidation of multinational corporations’ hegemony over the shaping of peoples’ tastes and sense of identity around the globe, a topic especially pertinent now in South Korea where the highly divisive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States just went into effect March 15, 2012. The portraits combine photography with Korean calligraphy and are mounted as traditional scrolls. My solo exhibition, entitled '…occurrences in dislocation' will be at Han Pyeong Gallery and the Mite-Ugro Archive in the Daein Market, Gwangju, South Korea from September 5 to October 4, 2012. |
Friday, May 25, 2012
Egypt election: early results - live updates
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| The continuing count of Egypt's presidential election show a tight race for a place on the runoff ballot between the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate Mohammed Morsi (left), the leftist candidate Hamdeen Sabahy, (centre) and Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister Ahmed Shafiq (right). Photograph: EPA Photograph: EPA/AP |
- Ahmad Sarhan, a spokesman for Mr Shafiq, said voters had rallied to the candidate because he promised to "saveEgypt from the dark forces," referring to the Brotherhood and more militant Islamists.
- Mr Shafiq would bring back security, Mr Sarhan said. "The revolution has ended," he said. "It is one and a half years."
Friday, May 11, 2012
Kuwaiti MPs Propose Bill Banning Female Judges
insidethemiddleeast.blogs.cnn.
From the Kuwait Times newspaper: Five lawmakers proposed amendments to the current law that governs judiciary work in Kuwait, which if implemented, will disqualify female citizens from being appointed as judges or prosecutors.
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niqāb sellers at the Friday Market, Kuwait
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
LAST DAY TO VIEW THE AUK STUDENT ART EXHIBITION (9:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.)
LAST DAY TO VIEW THE AUK STUDENT ART EXHIBITION (9:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.)
Friday, April 6, 2012
Myanmar's Turn
Link to Video: Myanmar'sTurn
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| City of gold ... the temple-studded plains of Bagan. Photo: iStock Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/aglow-in-buddhas-embrace-20090604-bwl8.html#ixzz1rFHwVxCT |
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