Middle East

Israeli Arabs Join Social Protest

Growing wave of opposition to high living costs begins to draw support from Arab citizens.

Iraq: Jun/Jul '11

IWPR workshop seeks to improve knowledge of rights legislation and related subjects amongst influential groups.

Raising Awareness of Rights Issues in Iraq

IWPR workshop seeks to improve knowledge of rights legislation and related subjects amongst influential groups.

Hama Residents Plan to Renew Protests

Now the army has withdrawn, they say they will revive their anti-government protests.

Iraqi Housing Crisis Beckons

Foreign investment needed to revive floundering social housing construction programme.

Syrians Escaping to Jordan Tell of Suffering

Jordanian town provides refuge for Deraa residents fleeing crackdown by Syrian security forces.

Egyptians Bemoan Slow Progress on Reform

After the eurphoria of the revolution, there’s disappointment at the pace of change, with country’s institutions proving difficult nuts to crack.

Iraqi Media Equipped to Move On

Hama Residents Defiant as Siege Tightens

Protest coordinator speaks of indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings as Syrian security forces advance on city.

Outcry Over Iraqi Teen Footballer in Bahraini Jail

Family deny allegations that 16-year-old participated in violent protests.