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MB in Arabian press March 9, 2010

Magdy Mehana: Pushing the envelope

Mehana addresses several leading political figures in his articles, including President Hosni Mubarak himself; son Gamal; Parliamentary Speaker Fathi Sorour; National Democratic Party (NDP) Secretary-General Safwat el-Sherif; and Parliamentary Affairs
Human Rights March 9, 2010

Press Release: Syrian Intelligence arrrest minor.

The Arab Organisation for Human Rights in Syria revealed the arrest of Tal Dawser al-Mallouhi a young Arab girl whose only crime was her love for her country.
Torture March 9, 2010

Syria’s human rights calls investigation for dead torture victim

Despite Syria's constitution which bans torture, detainees still face torture and sometimes death as investigations reveal.
Elbaradei CampaignElection Coverage March 9, 2010

Why ElBaradei?

The return of Mohammed ElBaradei,the former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to Egypt has created political controversy centred around the likelihood of his running as a presidential
Democracy March 9, 2010

Is there a tyranny-terror link in the Middle East?

There is a trend in progressive circles toward separating support for democracy abroad from any explicit national security rationale.
Iraq March 9, 2010

Sunnis vote to retain voice in Iraq

The turnout delivered Sunnis their most articulated voice yet on the national stage, seven years after the American-led invasion ended their dominance.
DemocracyElbaradei Campaign March 9, 2010

FACTBOX-Who could lead Egypt after President Mubarak?

Egypt's calcified politics has long been viewed an asset in a turbulent region but as President Hosni Mubarak has aged with no designated successor foreign investors are starting to wonder
Islamic MovementsPolitical Islam Studies March 9, 2010

Learning to Live With Radical Islam

We don't have to accept the stoning of criminals. But it's time to stop treating all Islamists as potential terrorists.
DemocracyElbaradei CampaignHuman RightsTorture March 9, 2010

Victim of ElBaradei’s support conference.

Dr Taha Abdul Tawab a physical therapist from the Fayoum governorate is the first reported victim of ElBaradei's support campaign.
Palestine March 9, 2010

Holy Sites, Unholy Designs

Using holy sites to justify conquest and massacres is by no means an Israeli, or Jewish, invention. One of the most abominable examples is the First Crusade. Pope Urban II