Protests

Syrians Escaping to Jordan Tell of Suffering

Jordanian town provides refuge for Deraa residents fleeing crackdown by Syrian security forces.

Hama Residents Defiant as Siege Tightens

Protest coordinator speaks of indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings as Syrian security forces advance on city.

Bahraini Opposition Channel Blocked

Activists say source of frequency jamming coming from island kingdom.

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.

Tunisia Experiences Secular-Religious Rifts

Young activists say tensions are growing with Islamists as they flex their political muscle.

How WikiLeaks Rocked Tunisia

Activist translated secret cables to show Tunisians the extent of government misdeeds.

Algeria Becalmed

A society scarred by civil war opts for caution.

Trade Unions' Role in New Tunisia

Workers’ organise to bring change and political progress.

Uzbek Demolitions Spark Protests