Middle East

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Now the army has withdrawn, they say they will revive their anti-government protests.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

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.