Middle East

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.

Will Assad Concessions Defuse Revolt?

There’s much scepticism over his pledge to remove hated emergency law and introduce other reforms.

Storm Over Iraqi Shia Support for Bahraini Opposition

Iraq’s Sunni politicians and Gulf states express disquiet at the criticism of the Bahrain authorities’ crackdown.

Baghdad - Eight Years After Saddam

Progress has been slow, with the country strill riven by social, economic and security problems.

Syrian Conflict Played Out on Social Media

The authorities appear to have become as adept as the activists in exploiting the likes of Facebook and Twitter.

Syria's Not-So-Secret Police

The intelligence service infiltrates every aspect of the lives of foreign visitors and locals.

Karbala Uprising Remembered

Former fighter recalls the brutally-suppressed rebellion against Saddam regime two decades ago.

No Sign of End to Yemeni Stand-Off

More bloodshed as protesters insist resignation of the president must be central to any political deal.

How I Became a Syrian Activist

Student describes his journey from government backer to political dissident.