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SEN News Bites: 9-17 August 2014

Here’s the latest selection of nationalism and ethnicity-related news for this week!

Open Democracy (10/08/2014) features an opinion piece on the changing role of religion and ethnicity as identity markers in the post-Arab Spring countries.

The Gulf Today (13/08/2014) reports on the initiative of the Roads and Transport Authority of the United Arab Emirates to actively cooperate with the National Archives to boost national identity, preserve and showcase historical artefacts.

The National Opinion (14/08/2014) features a piece offering some reflections on the occasion of the 67^th anniversary of independence from colonial rule of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Channel NewsAsia (14/08/2014) features a piece reporting on and analysing the appointment of an ethnic Chinese Christian as the governor of Jakarta.

The Japan Times (16/08/2014) reports on the release of a debut CD by the Balkan Chamber Orchestra put together by a Japanese conductor in a deliberate attempt to unite people from different ethnic groups and nationalities of the former Yugoslavia, including Serbians, Kosovars, Macedonians and Bosnians.

Karen News (17/08/2014) features an interview with the founder of the Shan Women’s Action Network in Burma detailing the maltreatment and suffering of the Shan ethnic people, especially women, in the region.

Democratic Voice of Burma (17/08/2014) features a piece reflecting on the origins and historical evolution of the term ‘Rohingya’ and its implications for self-identification.

The Wrap (17/08/2014) reports on the 20^th Film Festival in Sarajevo featuring films dedicated to war-time life in the city and dealing with the legacy of destruction and protracted conflict.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

If you would like to write a response to any of these news stories, please email us at sen@lse.ac.uk.

SEN News Bites: 2-9 August 2014

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Check out the latest round of nationalism and ethnicity-related news!

AlJazeera (03/08/2014) and Radio Free Europe (08/08/2014) report on violent Armenian-Azerbaijani clashes and escalating tension in the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in the South Caucasus, amidst renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.

The Straits Times (04/08/2014) features an opinion piece on the hotly debated participation of foreign-born athletes and the role of national identity in sporting events in Singapore.

BBC News Magazine (06/08/2014) features an extended piece on how the Crimean Tatars adapt to the new reality in Crimea and on their sense of insecurity given their minority position in the region.

The Irish Times (07/08/2014) reports on efforts to generate multi-ethnic affiliations among the youth in the ethnically mixed Bosnian city of Brcko.

Atlas Network (08/08/2014) reports on the results on an annual student essay competition inviting students from the former ethnic republics to reflect on what defines their identities and how those definitions evolve.

Cihan.com (08/08/2014) reports on Erdoğan’s remarks regarding ethnic identity that have provoked a strong negative reaction in Turkey.

The Economist (09/08/2014) reports on renewed violence and tightened security measures as part of the authorities’ declared ‘war on terrorism’ in Xinjang.

VietnamNet Bridge (09/08/2014) features a report on some of the key particularities of the indigenous culture of the Lu ethnic people in Vietnam.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

If you would like to write a response to any of these news stories, please email us at sen@lse.ac.uk.

SEN News Bites: 27 July – 1 August 2014

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Oromo students protested against a government plan to expand Addis Ababa [Jawar Mohammed/Al Jazeera]

Al-Jazeera (29/07/2014) reports on the recent resurgence of ethnic Oromo nationalism in Ethiopia following several outbreaks of violence and disputes over constitutionally protected ethnic rights.

Colombia Reports (30/07/2014) discusses the problems and challenges associated with Colombia’s lack of data on racial and ethnic minority populations making it difficult to trace socioeconomic progress.

Blue&Green Tomorrow (31/07/2014) reports the key results of a research report highlighting the burning problem of ethnic and gender representation in US environmental organizations.

Myanmar Times (01/08/2014) reports on the holes and incomplete nature of Myanmar’s national census, the results of which are expected to be released by the end of August. Data on ethnicity and religion are especially problematic.

Eleven (01/08/2014) reports on the reluctance of some Bengali residents to apply for citizenship in Rakhine state.

The Irrawady (01/08/2014) reports on the launch of a weekly supplement of Myanmar’s state-run newspaper, The New Light of Myanmar. The supplement will be published in local ethnic languages.

The Guardian (01/08/2014) features an opinion piece on why ethnic minority actors still struggle to get roles in Holywood.

The Jersey journal (01/08/2014) reports on an exhibition in the HobokenHistoricalMuseum detailing the history of US immigration during its peak – between 1892 and 1924.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

If you would like to write a response to any of these news stories, please email us at sen@lse.ac.uk.

SEN News Bites 20-26 July 2014

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Here’s the latest round of nationalism and ethnicity related news!

The Moscow Times (20/07/2014) features a report on Kazakhstan’s revived interest in and relaunch of a program aimed at luring ethnic Kazakhs living abroad to move to Kazakhstan.

The Guardian (23/07/2014) reports the results of new research on ethnic differences in university offer rates indicating that white British applicants are more likely to get university offers than ethnic minority students.

Qantara.de (23/07/2014) features an opinion piece on Algeria’s non-Arab minorities’ struggle against discrimination and marginalisation.

The Wall Street Journal (25/07/2014) reports on escalating religious and ethnic tensions in Kenya’s Lamu island.

Agence France-Presse (26/07/2014) features a report detailing how pro-government activists blocked ethnic Tamil journalists from holding a media training program in Sri Lanka.

Today’s Zaman (26/07/2014) features a report on the fate of ethnic Turkmens in Iraq who have been driven away from their homes and are now struggling for their security and rights.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

If you would like to write a response to any of the news stories please e-mail us at sen@lse.ac.uk

SEN News Bites: 13-19 July 2014

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Here’s the latest roundup of some of the most interesting nationalism and ethnicity news found on the web this week!

The National World (14/07/2014) features an opinion piece on the post-election ethnic tensions and contradictions in Afghan politics.

RTE News (14/07/2014) reports on multi-faith and military ceremonies that took place in various locations across Ireland to remember Irish people who died in past wars around the world.

Lankaweb (15/07/2014) features an extended opinion piece on the link between Sri Lanka’s national identity and official language.

Channel NewsAsia (17/07/2017) reports on Sri Lanka’s commitment to a new investigation into its military over allegations of human rights abuses during the island’s ethnic conflict..

The Irrawaddy (18/07/2014) reports on the uncertainty and tensions surrounding the continuing prolonged negotiations of a nationwide ceasefire agreement in Myanmar/Burma.

The Himalayan Times (18/07/2014) reports on ongoing discussions around conflict victims’ participation in the transitional justice system in Nepal.

The Gleaner (19/07/2014) features a report on a reception held in Jamaica in celebration of France’s National Day.

News compiled by Anastasia Voronkova

If you would like to write a response to any of the news stories please e-mail us at sen@lse.ac.uk