December 2013 Roundup of Political Shakeups and Politically Related Turbulence
Ukraine bans foreigners for ‘security reasons’ as protests continue
Published time: December 25, 2013 17:21
Edited time: December 26, 2013 03:12
Ukraine has temporarily banned a number of foreign citizens from entering its territory over “national security” concerns. The move comes amid ongoing mass rallies, with thousands of pro-EU demonstrators demanding the government’s resignation..
Source, full story: http://rt.com/news/ukraine-security-entry-ban-783/
Turkey
10 ministers of cabinet replaced and about 500 police officers sent to distance, are ensuing changes in the wake of probe. Cessation of protests in Turkey has not lasted long. Root causes, pathologies, to of the moment reasons for recent protests, are examined in a number of articles easily and readily accessible on the Internet.
Turkish protesters urge PM’s resignation as graft scandal shakes govt (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
Published time: December 26, 2013 00:07
Edited time: December 26, 2013 15:02
"Thousands of demonstrators took to Turkey’s streets demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid a growing corruption scandal rattling his government. Clashes with police erupted in Istanbul, where protesters were teargased.
Over 5,000 people rallied in Istanbul, mainly in the Kadikoy district and in the Besiktas district on Wednesday night, according to AFP. Protests have also taken place in the capital of Ankara, as well as in Izmir and other cities"...
Source, full story: http://rt.com/news/thousands-protest-turkey-erdogan-804/
Population of Turkey: over 70 million, and possibly as much as 80 million, estimated
Turkey signs deal to let EU send back illegal immigrants
Visa restrictions for Turkish nationals are lifted in return, weeks after country resumed EU membership negotiations
Associated Press in Turkey
theguardian.com, Monday 16 December 2013 09.46 EST
Turkey has signed agreements to take back immigrants who illegally enter the EU from Turkish territory, in return for visa restrictions being lifted for their citizens travelling across Europe. The Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, called the deal a milestone.
Source and full story: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/16/turkey-eu-illegal-immigrants-visa
- 'graft investigation'
- corruption/bribery probe
Armenia; Russia
Armenia-Russia agreement with implications relational to gas, names in consideration especially are, Gazprom and ARG
story: http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/comments/view/31577
Africa
Tunisia
'Caretaker administration' slated to hold at least a temporary post as 'in charge'
Source: NY Times
Ideologies, allegiances, and principles of youth emerging as a growing concern
Helpful information: NY Times
Nigeria
Middle of December, President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan lost majority in the lower chamber House of Representatives, says BBC in a December 22, 2013 article. Tensions exist between Mr. Jonathan and Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, PDP w.r.t. APC
Ghana
COYLIB, Coalition of Young Liberals, has reports about is, that it is asking current President, Mahama, to step down
A source among many: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=296240
In other news which may be separate from political, however concern warranting headline"
Ghana: Banker Manager Gunned Down
24 December 2013
Gunmen in the early hours of last Sunday shot and killed the Akosombo branch manager of Zenith Bank, Mr. Kwesi Sekye Prah, at his Tema Community 25 home.
Mr. Prah's killing brings to two the number of banking personnel who were killed in circumstances police suspected to be contract killing in one month.
It will be recalled that exactly a month ago, 21st November, 2013, a female staff of Stanbic Bank head office, Miss Rosemond Nyampong, was killed in her home at Baatsona Kotobabi Number Two, also at Tema.
Source and full story: http://allafrica.com/stories/201312260473.html
Mali
After a second round of elections, the first of which was in November, Keita party wins
Côte d'Ivoire, also known as, Ivory Coast
Tensions pertinent who fills the Presidential seat, namely between Alassane Ouattara, and Laurent Gbagbo
A source with information: BBC
Botswana
Talk of:
- upcoming elections
- new coins
Thailand
Cabinet reshuffling
Helpful information sources:
Thailand's Government Rejects Call for Election Postponement
VOA News
December 26, 2013
After clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Bangkok Thursday that left one officer dead and dozens injured, Thailand's government rejected a request from the election commission to postpone a February vote...
Source and full story:
http://www.voanews.com/content/thai-government-rejects-early-elections-amid-strife/1817861.html
Learn Thai: King endorses Yingluck 3
"Cabinet changes are a regular part of Thai politics and all require endorsement from His Majesty the King. Here is an introduction to a story on the most recent cabinet reshuffle."
November 2012
http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-from-news/319131/learn-thai-king-endorses-yingluck-3
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