Middle East

Iraqis' Mixed Emotions Over Bin Laden's Death

Al-Qaeda leader is not thought to have ever set foot in the country, but it became one of his main battlegrounds.

Arab Spring Brings Palestinian Unity

Long-delayed deal spurred by tumultuous political changes elsewhere in the region.

Iraq: Feb/Mar '11 Part II

IWPR human rights conference links journalists, activists, lawyers and officials.

Bahraini Hunger Striker Speaks of Motives

Activist says her protest was intended to draw attention to authorities’ crackdown and the fate of detained family members.

No Going Back for Syrian Uprising

Regime attempting to bring protesters to their knees but this only seems to make them more determined.

Bahraini Regime Strangling Dissent

Trade union members, journalists and opposition parties are being systematically silenced by the authorities.

Saleh Continues Divide-And-Rule Tactics

Yemeni president keeps up his tried and tested method of weakening dissent.

Reform Has Quelled Jordan's Protests – For Now

Measures taken by king helping manage discontent – but he has to do much more if he wants monarchy to survive.

Iraqi Media Freedoms Under Threat

Bahraini Activist Defies Threats

President of Bahraini group says he will continue to campaign against torture and unfair imprisonment, despite intimidation by the security forces.