Middle East

Controversy Over Syria Opposition Gathering

Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.

Passport Misery Highlights Iraqi Women's Plight

Female IWPR journalist planning to go abroad experiences extent of gender inequality in her country.

The Changing Face of Tahrir Square

The square has witnessed much of the country’s turbulent history.

New Union Aims to Protect Iraqi Bloggers

Increasing intimidation prompts internet activists to join forces.

Syrian Opposition Demands Harden

They say there can be no negotiation with president after recent developments.

Moroccan Reforms Seen as Cup Half-Empty

King’s vision of top-down democratic reform fails to impress grassroots protest movement.

Palestinian Tactics Set to Change

Kurdish Media Freedoms Still Under Threat

Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.

Keeping Flame of Bahraini Activism Burning

As Manama turns the screws on opposition movement, one diaspora Bahraini says she's determined to maintain her online coverage of uprising despite death threats and slurs.

Foreign Imports Killing Off Afghan Industry

Manufacturing sector struggles against flood of cheaper imports.