Download Haitian Language Survival Guides for iPod
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Thailand Invokes Emergency Law ahead of Protests
The Thai government has invoked a special security law ahead of a planned anti-government march later this week, giving the armed forces broad powers, including imposing curfew, operating checkpoints, and restricting the movement of demonstrators, in Bangkok and surrounding provinces from 11-23 March. Tens of thousands of “red shirt” protesters led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship are expected to rally again starting Friday, calling for new elections in support of Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister who was ousted in a coup in 2006. Since the military coup, Shinawatra has been convicted of graft and more than half of his assets have been frozen by the government. He is currently in exile.
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Cultural Awareness Assessment
The DLI Cultural Awareness Assessment (CAA) assesses familiarity with specific regional cultures. Knowledge of the target culture is measured in levels from 0+ to 2, on a scale developed from the DoD Regional and Cultural Expertise Guidelines. General topics include geography, religions, customs and basic phrases of the defining language of the culture. More detailed information on the government, economy, history, military, and security situation is also assessed.
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