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Why Islamists Are Better Democrats

If the Arab Spring was seeded by a liberal insurrection, the Arab Fall has brought a rich harvest for Political Islam. In election after election, parties that embrace various shades

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

Tunisia: Nahdha: No to Attacks on the People’s Faith, Yes to Protecting the Political Process

Following Nessma TV’s broadcasting of a cartoon film that included a flagrant attack on the Divine, and ensuing incidents and reactions, Ennahdha wishes to emphasise the following:

Tunisia’s Ennahdha Party Condemns Attempts at Dragging the Country Into Division and Conflict

Ennahdha Party expresses its extreme concern and dismay at the return of tension to a number of locations particularly the Mannouba Faculty of Literature.

Egypt’s Election: Don’t Panic

Egypt's first post-Mubarak elections are scheduled to begin in less than two weeks. It would be hard to exaggerate how badly the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has

Egyptian Citizens’ Pledge for Free Elections

I pledge before God, the nation and the people, as an Egyptian citizen who took part in the historical revolution witnessed worldwide against the injustice and oppression, that the coming

MB Endorses “National Honor Code” for Free Elections

Deputy Chairman for the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), Eng. Khairat AL-Shater announced his full support for the 'National Honor Code', drafted and posted by youth of several Islamic parties on the

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

America & the Arab Spring: A New Forward

The toppling of the 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak and new dawn in Egypt strikes fear of uncertain change in the region in the hearts of many rulers.

Ennahdha Announces Victory, Pledges to Cooperate With all Parties

Ennahdha party has gained over 40% of seats in the national constituent assembly. With the trust given in these historic elections; Ennahdha is no longer only the property of its