Bloggers commenting on the region weigh in.

Several Iranian bloggers published parts of his speech and shared their opinions on this exceptional event in the Islamic Republic.

Lebanese have been publicly expressing their political views in frequent demonstrations in the central district of Beirut in support of both the Government and the opposition.

Writers are entitled to their political opinions, and there are good political novels out there, but the language of fiction is not the language of daily politics.

Ms. Ngoma (Gabon) said that the issue of sexual violence was highly sensitive and many people were reluctant to come forward or express their views.

So my own hope is that Obama will not be dissuaded from trying to work with his opponents, to build consensus, and to deal courteously even with those whose views he may thoroughly dislike.

It will probably take several generations before a workable EU wide political system emerges, but the first step is for the EU to encourage people to have their say, however uncomfortable that may be.

Paragraphs 45 (e) and (h), 113 (l), 120, 123 (d) and (i) and 213 elaborate on how youth should be involved in human settlements development with specific focus on the development of a participatory approach in which young people can voice their views and demands in decision making processes.