Interviewing Hamas in Lebanon

Ousama Hamdan used to be the go-between between Hamas and Iran, but for years has been the Hamas leader in Lebanon. He talks about problems with the peace process in

Arab Attitudes One Year After Cairo

The speech, which focused on shared problems, shared misconceptions and shared goals, elicited a near euphoric response from most officials and editorial writers across the Arab World. The reactions of

Skeptism over Jordan ‘s New election law

The new electoral law approved last week in Jordan has been slammed by critics who say it will fail to support reforms and only appoint MPs with tribal connections loyal

MB Shura candidate files complaint against Interior Ministry

Muslim Brotherhood Shura candidate Mohamed Awad Alzayat submitted a complaint to the elections supervising committee objecting to measures taken regarding the electoral process.

Tensions rise as Shura’s opposition candidates face difficulties

Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood movement have faced numerous assaults from the NDP as banners and posters in favour of the MB are either ripped or confiscated.

State security violations against MB candidates and supporters in Daqahliya

Muslim Brotherhood Shura candidates Dr. Abdel-Hamid Al-Adl and Safwat Abdel-Qader Al-Bakri filed complaints to the public prosecutor and head of the election committee against the Mansoura police.

NDP turns elections into war

Muslim Brotherhood Shura candidate Salah Misbah condemned the continued violations practiced by the regime's ruling NDP and state security

Egypt: Drop charges against human rights defenders

The Khalifa court of misdemeanors will begin a criminal trial on May 22, 2010, of the human rights advocates Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Gamal Eid and blogger Amr Gharbeia on

8 Egyptians detained over Democratic Reform pledge

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has called on the Damanhur – a small city some two hours north of Cairo – prosecution to release 8 Egyptian activists

Amonisto workers released

Alsayeda Zainab Prosecution ordered the release of 20 Amonisto workers after a 12 hour detention