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European Parliament resolution of 17 September 2009 on Syria: the case of Muhannad al-Hassani

European Parliament resolution of 17 September 2009 on Syria: the case of Muhannad al-Hassani

A turning point for the US solidarity movement

The history of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, independence and human rights is sadly one of missed opportunities.

Blogging in the Middle East: License to Differ

Lawrence Pintak and Yosri Fouda’s assertion that, by defending online writers in the Middle East, Western press freedom groups are undermining journalism in that region is a real head-scratcher.

A criminal state that must be isolated, boycotted

Israel is unusually furious over the publication this week of the Goldstone commission report which accuses the apartheid regime of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza

Public Opinion Surveys: Trends in Arab Public Opinion towards Reform

The Arab public has a very good understanding of the concept of reform and a desire to see reform measures implemented in various different areas.

Palestinian girl sexually assaulted by Israeli prison guard

An 18-year-old Palestinian girl, imprisoned at the Israeli occupation jail of Hasharon, was sexually assaulted by an Israeli prison guard, according to a statement by the Palestinian Ministry of Prisoners

Egypt: Police violence no joke, says victim

60-year-old Fouad Mohamed Youssif slams his fist to the table in anger, yelling loudly that the Egyptian government is “a dirty government.” Youssif has much reason to hate the government

Egypt: Brotherhood MP condemns ban of burkini from beaches

A Muslim Brotherhood Member of the Parliament rejected what he described as the “infringement of the veil and veiled women and the promotion of vice and fighting virtue among young

How to lose hearts and minds American style

The CIA is under investigation for abuses and torture of al-Qaida suspects. Guess what? This is not how Washington is going win hearts and minds.

The Egyptian regime: From modernization to bequeathal

I talked last week about the crisis that the current Egyptian regime is facing at the moment. That regime has now reached a new crossroads after having blocked all means