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  1. CPJ:CPJ welcomes Malawi's repeal of news censorship law: Nairobi, May 31, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journal... bit.ly/Kifxpq about 15 hours ago via twitterfeed
  2. EP:An Essential Tool for Helping End the LRA is Lost: Uganda’s Amnesty Law Not Renewed: KAMPALA, Uganda -- Enact... bit.ly/Kg5GAB 3:45 AM May 31st via twitterfeed
  3. TAF:Polling for Peace in the Philippines: By Steven RoodNow that I have returned from my sabbatical, one of the ... bit.ly/KJNBrV 9:46 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  4. TAF:Nepal’s Constitutional Transition and Uncertain Political Future: By Sagar PrasaiAround midnight on May 27, ... bit.ly/KVhaYq 9:46 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  5. TAF:A Look Back at 10 Years of Independence in Timor-Leste: By Mário F. Costa PinheroTimor-Leste marked 10 years... bit.ly/KJNBbF 9:46 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  6. TAF:Banking on the Poor: Integrating Low Income Populations into Vietnam’s Modern Economy: By William TaylorNear... bit.ly/KJNAnP 9:46 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  7. TAF:Asian Development in an Asian Century: By David D. ArnoldIt is no wonder that political and economic analyst... bit.ly/KJNBbD 9:46 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  8. CPJ:South African paper harassed over painting of Zuma: New York, May 30, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journal... bit.ly/KJz4wj 4:46 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  9. EP:A Glimmer of Hope for the Women in Congo: Editor's Note: Tomorrow, May 31, marks Margot Wallström's last day ... bit.ly/NfMUax 1:55 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  10. CPJ:Conviction in Thailand undermines Internet freedom: Bangkok, May 30, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journali... bit.ly/M7XJ1H 11:05 AM May 30th via twitterfeed
  11. CPJ:Thai webmaster conviction chills press freedom online: San Francisco, May 30, 2012--The Committee to Protect... bit.ly/LIlVFk 9:11 AM May 30th via twitterfeed
  12. CPJ:In Moscow, radio host hospitalized after being attacked: New York, May 29, 2012--The Committee to Protect Jo... bit.ly/KQ9eYk 4:45 PM May 29th via twitterfeed
  13. CPJ:Journalists wounded in newsroom attack in Bangladesh: New York, May 29, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journ... bit.ly/KPXCEQ 3:45 PM May 29th via twitterfeed
  14. CPJ:Charges against Indian video journalist must be dropped: New York, May 25, 2012--Local authorities in India ... bit.ly/LoMJqI 4:46 PM May 25th via twitterfeed
  15. CPJ:Ethiopian police detain VOA reporter, interpreter: Nairobi, May 25, 2012--Police in Ethiopia today detained ... bit.ly/Koaz7q 2:45 PM May 25th via twitterfeed
  16. EP:Mission in the Balance: Challenges for U.S. Advisors in Helping to End the LRA: In late March and April 2012,... bit.ly/KK5Vjq 1:45 AM May 25th via twitterfeed
  17. EP:Mission in the Balance: Challenges for U.S. Advisors in Helping to End the LRA: Enough Project LRA Field Rese... bit.ly/KvZcLL 8:19 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  18. CPJ:In Somalia, journalist killed in Mogadishu: Nairobi, May 24, 2012--Assailants in Mogadishu today gunned down... bit.ly/KmEddL 8:19 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  19. TAF:Stateless in New Nepal: Inclusion without Citizenship is Impossible: ByPema Abrahams and George VarugheseLas... bit.ly/L9EDW6 2:45 AM May 24th via twitterfeed
  20. TAF:Asia Foundation’s William Cole Discusses Afghanistan’s Transition: On Monday, NATO leaders, with Afghan and ... bit.ly/L9EDW0 2:45 AM May 24th via twitterfeed
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