Middle East

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.

Bahraini Opposition Channel Blocked

Activists say source of frequency jamming coming from island kingdom.

Yemen: Humanitarian Crisis Fears

Acute water shortages in Taiz and arrival of droves of IDPs in Aden causes concerns.

Assad's Pretence at Dialogue

Syrian leader losing the plot with his overtures towards those he deems to be opposition leaders.

Tel Aviv's Tahrir Square

Israeli protests over soaring housing prices echo demonstrations elsewhere in region.

Bahrain Students Feel Regime's Wrath

University crackdown leads to mass expulsions and suspensions.

Iraqi Crackdown on Foreign Workers Criticised

Government accused of populist move in wake of street protests demanding more jobs.