WEEKLY ROUNDUP. This week we are looking at the scenario that has been opened for the possible re-emergence of two countries —Sarawak and Sabah— that could have been independent 60 years ago but that were ultimately subsumed in an increasingly unitary Malaysia. The recent election in the Asian country could in principle lead to a greater recognition and self-government for both territories, where pro-sovereignty movements exist. On the other hand, we are also talking about the path that is being taken in Taiwan to grant official status to the Taiwanese language, spoken by most of the population there. Continua llegint

WEEKLY ROUNDUP. At least tens of thousands have now been on strike for three weeks in Iran’s East Kurdistan cities. Strikers are protesting against restrictions imposed by the Iranian government on border trade with neighbouring Kurdish autonomous region of Iraq, which is vital to the local economy. Also in the Middle East, we talk about preparations for an Arab-Israeli list for the upcoming municipal election in Jerusalem. The Roundup is also focusing on the announcement of the dissolution of Basque armed group ETA and prospects for greater autonomy for Borneo’s Sarawak, after the Malaysian legislative election. Continua llegint

WEEKLY ROUNDUP. Pro-independence parties will again dominate the Greenlandic Parliament after the 25 April election gave Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit once again the most votes, even if unionist parties have gained some ground. It is planned that the drafting of a Constitution for Greenland will go on, but outright independence does not seem a short-term option. Thousands of Indigenous Brazilians have demonstrated for their right to land and against the policies of the Temer government in the country’s capital Brasilia. And in Asturias, a massive march has called for the official status for the Asturian language. Continua llegint