Young FSLN supporters arrive in Managua, Nicaragua, 19 July
Photograph: Eva Carroll
Tuesday marked the 32nd anniversary of Nicaragua's FSLN Revolution. Does the Sandinista dream live on, and what is the state of the country's politics today? Eva Carroll reports from Managua
A protester is detained by Azerbaijani police in the capital, Baku, 11 March 2011
Photograph: Atilay Abbas
As 2011 dawned, a wave of protest across the Middle East and North Africa overthrew and challenged dictatorial regimes inspiring others to take action. Azerbaijani activist, Arzu Geybullayeva speaks to journalist Aoife Allen
A woman waves the Egyptian flag during a protest in Egypt
Photograph: Lilian Wagdy
In the initial months of 2011, the Facebook Revolution was the hottest headline around the world - modern, relevant and easily digestible for a western audience. But what role did social media really play in bringing down Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak?
A man with his face covered takes part in a demonstration in the town of Cherán, Mexico.
Photograph: Clayton Conn
Since April this year the Mexican town of Cherán has been defending itself against illegal loggers backed by a local drug cartel. Increasingly isolated and running out of supplies townspeople opened up the town on 26 June to welcome Javier Sicilia's caravan of peace
A man looks out over a balcony from a house in Cuba where Cuban officials plan to let Cubans buy and sell their own homes for the first time in 50 years
Photograph: Ben, a Cuban in Europe.
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At the beginning of the month Cuban officials opened up discussion on housing rights in Cuba, where people are not allowed to buy or sell their own homes. While citizens have welcomed the move it has also created suspicions. Cuban blogger, Yoani Sanchez, gives her thoughts
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