Focus
The Arab Spring
Years active: 2011-2012
IWPR in-depth coverage of the revolutions and protest movements breaking out across the Middle East provides a platform for Arab journalists and activists to air their views on and analysis of the turmoil.
Morocco's Faltering Protest Movement
North African state has managed to head off major unrest experienced by other regional states.
Syrians Fear Escalation in Violence
Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.
Calls For Lebanon to End Syria Support
Allegations that Lebanese administration has helped Damascus pursue opposition activists.
Assad Opponents Still Split Over Tactics
Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.
Iraq's Lessons for The Arab Spring
Arab countries embracing democracy should learn from the costly mistakes made in Iraq’s post-Saddam era.
Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan
Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.
Egyptian Copts See Bleak Future
Community has long borne the brunt of systematic discrimination, but now face violence from Islamic extremists.
Yemeni Women Burn Veils in Protest
Demonstration in Sanaa highlights role of female activists in ongoing uprising.