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Human Rights in the UAE – The Huffington Post

The UAE. A place famous for tax-free shopping, stunning feats of construction and beautiful beaches. So much so that one million Britons visit each year. Scratch beneath the aesthetics of

Demonstration Monday in Solidarity with Egyptians Detained in UAE without Charges Or Trials

A special support committee organizes a demonstration outside the UAE embassy in Giza – to the west of the capital Cairo – to show solidarity with Egyptian detainees in the

Freedom and Justice Party Condemns Egyptian Church Bombing in Libya

The Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the Freedom and Justice Party, condemns the bombing of the Coptic church in Misrata – Libya and calls for quick action to arrest and prosecute

Is There an Egyptian Nation?

The current protests aren't about the President Mohamed Morsi's power grab -- this fight is over something far more basic.

SAWASYA: International Community Neglects Rights of Palestinian and Syrian Children

While hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian children are killed and maimed by ruthless regimes, the world witnessing their horrendous tragedies mostly ignores their indescribable suffering.

Katatni After Gaza Visit: Egyptians Are United in Their Support of Palestinians Against Zionist War

Witnessing firsthand a lot more than he ever heard of Israeli atrocities against innocent children, women and civilians of Gaza, FJP chief Katatni speaks out from Shifa Hospital, promising Egyptian

Egypt Continues Fight at United Nations for Myanmar Muslims Rights

Egypt’s UN delegation continues to coordinate action to help persecuted Myanmar Muslims and defend their most basic right to a safe decent life, as extremist Buddhists kill and maim hundreds

Muslim Brotherhood Statement on Islamic Law and National Identity

Translation of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood statement regarding Sharia (Islamic Law) and its importance in society, and therefore in the country’s new national charter.

Amnesty International Demands Independent Investigation Into Rights Violations by Ethiopian Gov’t

The Ethiopian authorities are committing human rights violations in response to the ongoing Muslim protest movement in the country.

Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison

One of the United Arab Emirate's most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country's leadership.