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Thursday, 23 October 2014

Venezuela: Twitter Users Detained After Socialist Deputy is Slain

Robert Serra's assassination shook the country's increasingly embattled political leadership and further stoked the already-high tensions between authorities and opposition party members.

Russia's Justice Ministry Targets Human Rights Group ‘Memorial’

Russia hasn't elaborated its grievances against the human rights group, but Memorial says the main issue is that officials want it to adopt a more centralized organizational structure.

Leaked Diplomatic Cables Show EU Strong-Armed Ecuador on Free Trade Agreement

The leak reveals pressure from European negotiators and division among Ecuadorians regarding the FTA. An immediate tightening of the IP regime in the country already impacts the Internet.

GV Essay Competition: How Do Internet Policies Affect Your Community?

As part of the 2015 GV Summit, Global Voices Advocacy invites community members and partners to submit essays on the impacts of Internet policies on local communities around the world.
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