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SEN News Bites: 7-12 July 2014

Here’s the the latest roundup of some of the news found on the web this week!

Deutsche Welle (07/07/2014) reports on large-scale anti-government protests in Kenya that sparked fears of renewed ethnic violence and instability.

The Economic Times (08/07/2014) reports on the intention of the Indian government to identify and give national identity cards to all ‘genuine’ Indian citizens in the very near future.

Ucanews.com (10/07/2014) reports on a sharp increase of converts to Christianity among members of ethnic minorities in Cambodia.

Vilaweb (11/07/2014) features an extended interview with the Irish novelist Colm Tóibín containing his reflections on Catalan and Irish national identities.

Radio Free Europe (11/07/2014) features a report on a peaceful protest in the Macedonian capital Skopje against the jailing of six ethnic Albanians on murder and terrorism charges.

Www.womenofchina.cn (12/07/2014) reports on the first female student from the Uyghur ethnic group to have graduated from one of China’s Navy Colleges.

PressTV (12/07/2014) features an opinion piece on Israel’s current policies in Palestine.

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, June 17-24

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Here’s another roundup of some of the most interesting news found on the web this week!

EUobserver (18/06/2014) features an opinion piece on the role of nationalism in the electoral strategy of Romania’s governing party.

The Financial Times (19/06/2014) features a piece reflecting on the causes and potential consequences of the recent ethnic massacres in Kenya.

Sunstar Davao (22/06/2014) reports on a weeklong exhibition which took place in Davao City and aimed to express nationalism through showcasing culture, the arts and Filipino national attire.

The Sydney Morning Herald (23/06/2014) reports on an upsurge of ethnic violence between ethnic Albanians and Serbs in the deeply divided town of Mitrovica in northern Kosovo.

The Independent (23/06/2014) reports the key findings of recent research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies indicating that 80% of pupils in inner-London schools were from non-white backgrounds in 2012 compared to 14% in the country at large.

Solomon Star (23/06/2014) reports on the speech by the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands in which he suggested that Christianity is seen as a national identity in the country.

ITAR-TASS News Agency (24/06/2014) reports the results of a survey conducted by Russian Public Opinion Research Center (WCIOM) showing that 57% of the respondents currently support the idea of Russia as a multinational state.

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, June 10- 16

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Euroromaidanpr.com (11/06/2014) features an opinion piece on national identity and mythmaking in Ukraine.

RBTH.com (12/06/2014) reports on the recent celebrations of Russia Day across Russia.

France24 (13/06/2014) features a podcast debating whether French officials should sing the French national anthem aloud during public functions.

National Catholic Reporter (13/06/2014) reports on the introduction of church-run day care centers designed to help ethnic minority children based in villages across Vietnam.

IBWM (14/06/2014) features a piece on the links between the second Uyghur World Cup currently taking place in Turkey and national identity.

Saharareporters.com (15/06/2014) reports on the outbreak of ethno-religious violence in Nigeria’s Taraba state killing more than 50 people.

Radio Free Europe (16/06/2014) features an opinion piece reflecting on prospects for long-term peace and stability on the fourth anniversary of interethnic violence in the city of Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan.

The Guardian (16/06/2014) reports on the recent clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in southern Sri Lanka leaving 3 people dead and 78 seriously wounded.

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, June 3-9 2014

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Here’s the latest roundup of news found on the web this week!

Guyana Times (04/06/2014) features a piece on the link between Guyanese identity and national unity.

The Irrawaddy (05/06/2014) reports on the recent meeting between the Burmese government and ethnic rebel groups to discuss drafting a framework for political dialogue.

Ynetnews.com (05/06/2014) reports on a proposed new law to officially define Israel as a Jewish state.

The Washington Post (06/06/2014) features a piece on India’s Hindu nationalist movement.

The Malay Mail Online (06/06/2014) features an opinion piece on the role of religious agencies in fueling conflicts in Malaysian society.

Gulfnews.com (08/06/2014) reports on the upsurge of inter-ethnic violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has resulted in the death of at least 30 people.

The Express Tribune (09/06/2014) features a piece reflecting on the role and relevance of ethnic divisions for the upcoming Afghan presidential runoff.

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, May 26- June 2

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Here’s another roundup of some of the key news found on the web this week!

Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (27/05/2014) indicates that the number of people from ethnic minority groups has been consistently growing in Scotland.

The Washington Post (28/05/2014) features a piece on the results of the recent European elections.

Trinidad Express Newspapers (29/05/2014) reports on the recent plea by the Minister of National Diversity of Trinidad and Tobago to combat intolerance and ethnic bias.

The Derry Journal (29/05/2014) reports on the planned festival aimed at celebrating diversity and promoting community relations in Derry~Londonderry.

The National (01/06/2014) features an opinion piece analysing contemporary Emirati identity.

Democracy and Freedom Watch (02/06/2014) reports on increasing ethnic tensions and feared violence in the eastern Georgian town of Gardabani.

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.