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Taking Stock of the Arab Revolutions

The downfall of Ben Ali’s regime was itself the spark for the Egyptian revolution, which erupted eleven days later. By February 11, the Egyptian regime had also collapsed when its

Yemen Seeking Reform Through Revolution

With daunting challenges facing President Saleh's regime in Yemen for many years, the uprisings there, triggered by unrest in Tunisia and Egypt , were not surprising. Yemen is dealing with

Egypt: Peering into the Revolution’s Crystal Ball

Comparisons between Egypt’s revolution and others during the past abound and are instructive. They suggest two scenarios for the post-revolutionary period, says Eric Walberg.

Al-Shater thanks Military Council for his release and calls for further reforms

The newly release deputy chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood, Eng. Khairat el Shater extends his thanks to the junta who responded to calls for his release after suffering numerous health

Tunisia’s El Nahda Movement legalized after 20 year ban

The Tunisian Islamist movement El Nahda, which had been formerly banned under the ousted Dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, has finally been legalized allowing the movement to form a

Egypt and Tunisia Revolutions high on Arab League’s discussion list

Items were placed on the Arab League agenda by secretary general, Amr Mousa and resolutions were passed Monday at the League’s Cairo office confirming that the 135th meeting of the

Muslim leaders urge for the end of massacre in Libya

Following the bloody crackdown in Libya Muslim leaders have urged the end of what they described as a massacre after Libya forces killed dozens of protesters in the eastern city

Campaigners Pressure G20 to Freeze Mubarak’s Assets

Seventy-eight campaigners maintained they had signed a letter making recommendations to the G20 on each of the 11 points covered by the action plan.

Libyan dictator warns use of Facebook

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information today expressed surprise and resentment at the continuation of Libyan dictator resorting to practices that need psychological treatment , the latest of which

Senior MB Leaders: Egypt’s Uprising a Prelude to a Radical Change in the Arab World

The Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups see that the success of Egypt's popular revolution finally culminated in President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, which spells a beginning of radical change in