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Hamas lawmakers prevented from holding parliamentary session

Spokesman for Hamas Aziz Dweik accused the Abbas administration of "obstructing reconciliation and parliamentary life by preventing the session from being held."

Dubai: Police believe Hamas’ murderers travelled directly to US and Israel

Dubai's police chief calls on Mossad to face up to responsibilities.

Muslim Brotherhood use new media to document history

The Brotherhood uses its own website as a news portal featuring the group's latest news, publishing their press releases and announcements as well as op-eds by some of the group's

Urgent Call to Reveal Fate of Human Rights Activist Nizar Rastnawi

An informed source of the Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC) has reported, with much distress, that there has been absolutely no news of Nizar Rastnawi in Sednaya Military Prison, and

Does Obama Have His Own Freedom Agenda Or Not?

Barack Obama's administration is extremely touchy about claims that its "engagement" policy amounts to old-fashioned "realism," with America offering autocratic allies a free pass on human rights and democracy promotion

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood: Opposite effects

The recent arrest of several Muslim Brotherhood leaders came as no surprise. In fact many had been expecting the move for weeks. What did raise eyebrows was the charge sheet,

Iraq: Protect Christians from Violence

Iraq’s government should bolster security to protect the lives of Christians in Mosul, Human Rights Watch said today.

IMF calls on Egypt to cut budget deficit

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Egypt to take measures to cut its budget deficit within the coming fiscal year in order to reassure investors that the government

Iraq: Candidates Should Promote Human Rights

After Iraq’s last parliamentary elections in 2005, violence devastated Shia and Sunni Arab communities in central and southern Iraq. While some of the worst violence has subsided, armed groups continue