Syrian Alawite Protestor Speaks Out
Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.
17 Nov 11
Middle East
Yemeni Women Hope Uprising Will Deliver Rights
Revolution seen as opportunity to press for progress in conservative society.
17 Nov 11
Syrians Fear Escalation in Violence
Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.
15 Nov 11
Calls For Lebanon to End Syria Support
Allegations that Lebanese administration has helped Damascus pursue opposition activists.
10 Nov 11
Iraqis Fear Impact of New Kuwait Port
Locals warn that development could lead to mass job losses in port city of Basra.
9 Nov 11
Assad Opponents Still Split Over Tactics
Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.
4 Nov 11
Iraq's Lessons for The Arab Spring
Arab countries embracing democracy should learn from the costly mistakes made in Iraq’s post-Saddam era.
3 Nov 11
Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan
Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.
3 Nov 11
Iraq: Kurdish Refugees Remain in Limbo
Thousands of refugees living in camps for over two decades are still without citizenship.
1 Nov 11
Yemeni Women Burn Veils in Protest
Demonstration in Sanaa highlights role of female activists in ongoing uprising.
27 Oct 11
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