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Syrians Attack Embassies Demanding Syrian Regime be Removed following Horrific Massacres

The city of Homs in Syria witnessed Friday, a bloody attack where over 260 citizens were killed on the anniversary of the city's massacre triggering angry protests Saturday by Syrians

“Support Pluralism in Egypt’s Transition: The U.S. Needs to Stay Engaged with All Key Political

Protests continued today in Egypt?two days after a festive atmosphere prevailed at the large demonstration in Cairo’s Tahrir Square?marking the first anniversary of the protests that led to the fall

Ghozlan: Revolution Belongs to All; MB Decisions Based on Shura and Democratic Consultations

Dr. Mahmoud Ghozlan, member of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Executive Office and its media spokesman, expressed regret for the behavior of certain young people who heckeled him during his speech at

Seizing a Historic Opportunity to End Torture in the Middle East and North Africa: Ten

Geneva, 10 December 2011. On the occasion of the UN Human Rights Day, the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) and fourteen partner organisations from eight countries in the Middle East

Muslim Brotherhood to Join November 18 Protests to “Protect Democracy”

The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) confirmed it will participate in the Million-Man protests to take place on Friday November 18. The MB stated that “This mass rally will be the first

Understanding Tunisia’s Elections Results by Esam Al-Amin

In early 1994 a small Islamic think tank affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) planned an academic forum to host Rachid Ghannouchi, the leader of the main opposition

Amnesty Calls for Unconditional Release of Maikel Nabil

Amnesty International today urged Egypt’s military leadership to immediately and unconditionally release a jailed blogger after the military appeals court in Cairo ordered a retrial of his case.

FJP: Despite Differences With Maikel Nabil, We Oppose Military Trials For Civilians

Dr. Mohamed Beltagy, of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Executive Bureau, criticised the continued detention of an Egyptian citizen tried by a military tribunal for his blogs.

FJP and Christians Stem Sedition, Remove Garbage Piles Near Maadi Church

The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in coordination with leaders from Abi-Sefeen Church in Maadi district nipped sedition in the bud Tuesday, as members of both the party and church

Amnesty: Emergency Law Biggest Threat to Rights Since Resignation of Mubarak

The Egyptian military authorities’ expansion of the emergency law is the greatest erosion of human rights since the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak earlier this year, Amnesty International said today.