Posted on Fri, February 4, 2011 at 03:11 am CET
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Syrian Authorities Break Up Protest

Why are moderate Arab regimes — even if dictatorships — shaken by protest while hardline ones aren’t? Because at the least sign of trouble the radical governments… Continue reading

Topics: Syria • The Middle East 
Posted on Sun, January 30, 2011 at 15:29 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: Egypt’s Bloggers Take on Key Role as Political Activists

Egypt’s bloggers are playing an increasingly important role in broadening the scope of acceptable political and social discourse, and self-expression… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Human Rights • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Sun, January 30, 2011 at 14:27 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: Police Brutality in Egypt

The US ambassador in Cairo describes how police still resort to torturing activists deemed a political threat… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Human Rights • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Sat, January 29, 2011 at 18:39 pm CET
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Thousands of Egyptian Protesters Defy Curfew, Violence Continues

A massive crowd of tens of thousands calling for the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak gathered in the streets and squares of downtown Cairo Saturday evening… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Gaza and Westbank • Hamas • Muslim Brotherhood