Suchergebnisse

Examines the effect of the "Anglophone Problem" on the democratisation process in Cameroon. Argues that the regime of Paul Biya cannot ignore the concerns of the English speaking population for political and economic inclusion. Suggests that the multiple organisations that claim to crusade for these people, rised to almagamate and that the Anglophone population should pursue realistic goals in the interest of peace. (Afr Inst S Afr/DÜI)

Background of the Sinhalese-Tamil conflict. Policies pursued by several governments in Sri Lanka that exacerbated this conflict. The language issue considered to be pivotal in Tamil politicians' loss of faith in Sinhalese-led governments. Tamil political response to Sinhalese domination. Activities of Tamil guerillas. India's role critical in Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict. (DÜI-Sen)

The intertwined nature of language, politics, and identity permeates the nation, its institutions, and the public and private lives of its citizens.

Wie in den anderen ehemaligen Bundesstaaten Jugoslawiens, fordert auch in Makedonien jede ethnische Gruppe das Recht, ihre eigene Sprache zu sprechen. Diese Situation macht die makedonische Sprachplanung besonders schwierig. Der Autor ist der Meinung, daß die Regierung bei der Lösung dieses Problems nichts überstürzen sollte. Er rät für die Zukunft, die politischen, sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Faktoren bei der Sprachplanung mehr zu beachten als bisher. (SOI-Zrn)