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Human RightsPalestine November 5, 2009

Miles of Smiles convoy moves by sea route to El-Arish

The government committee against the siege declared that the European medical aid convoy "Miles of Smiles" sent to the Gaza Strip has finally moved from the Egyptian Port Said harbor
Islamic IssuesPalestine November 5, 2009

Haneyya government warns of impact of Ashkenazi’s threats against Gaza

The Palestinian government headed by premier Ismail Haneyya warned on Wednesday of the impact of the serious remarks made by Israeli chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi about waging another all-out
Eye on IOFPalestine November 5, 2009

IOF soldiers storm Balata, wound fisherman in Gaza

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus city, at an early hour on Wednesday and paralyzed life in the camp for almost an hour.
Eye on IOFHuman RightsPalestine November 4, 2009

Farwana: 350 Jerusalemites detained in IOA in jails without any rights

The Israeli occupation authority (IOA) is detaining 350 Jerusalemites in its jails including four females without according them any rights, Abdul Nasser Farwana, an expert in prisoners affairs, said.
DemocracyHuman RightsMB in Arabian press November 4, 2009

Egypt: Ruling party conference ends with Brotherhood attacks

The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) ended its 6th annual three-day conference in Cairo on Monday, with a series of bashings at the Muslim Brotherhood. The conference, which had run
Human RightsIslamic IssuesPalestine November 4, 2009

A reading in Gilad Shalit’s Video

Since the airing of Gilad Shalit’s video people have been wondering about how well he looked for someone who's been in captivity for over three years.
DemocracyReform Issues November 4, 2009

Audit of USAID Democracy Programs in Egypt

Last week, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a comprehensive new report entitled, “Audit of USAID/Egypt’s Democracy and Governance Activities,” which evaluates the effectiveness of USAID’s democracy and governance
Human RightsPalestine November 4, 2009

Haitham Manna’ – From Tutu to Goldstone

On September 2008 South African Bishop Desmond Tutu’s fact-finding delegation submitted to the Human Rights Council its latest report on the Israeli shelling of Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip
ArtsDemocracyDevelopmentHuman RightsOther OpinionsPrisoners of ConscienceReform IssuesTortureWomen November 4, 2009

Muslim Brotherhood vs. Beyonce? Or, MB Poses No Threat to Arts

“Muslim Brotherhood Poses No Threat to Arts.” This is not of the general guide’s statements. These words uttered by the famous Egyptian actor Omar Sharif – he played the role
ActivitesHuman RightsMB NewsReform Issues November 4, 2009

Engineers optimistic despite postponed hearings.

Engineers are optimistic that the judiciary will allow the engineers their due with regards to the impending verdict of the Engineers syndicate case.