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21 Feb 2011

Revolt across the Middle East and North Africa

Did it start with Tunisia earlier this year, or was it Iran that inspired the trend in 2009 or perhaps even Lebanon as far back as 2005? Was Egypt an isolated albeit epic event or is it one that truly connects the dots in a region riddled with all forms of injustice? How come 'people power' has suddenly re-awakened across the Middle East and North Africa region?
15 Feb 2011

Italy urged to protect migrants' rights as thousands leave Tunisia

Amnesty International is urging authorities in Italy and the European Union to protect the human rights of thousands of Tunisians fleeing unrest in their country.
9 Feb 2011

Figures reveal increase in EU arms sales to Mubarak

European Union (EU) countries including the UK are facing criticism for their arms sales to the Mubarak regime in Egypt.
2 Feb 2011

Popular pressure in the Middle East turns to Yemen

Thousands of people are set to take to the streets in a 'day of anger' in Yemen tomorrow, demanding economic and political change.
2 Feb 2011

Jordan demos force King to sack cabinet

While global media attention has focused on protests in Egypt, demonstrations in Jordan have forced the Kind of Jordan to sack his cabinet.
1 Feb 2011

Women are key actors in 'people power' change

In response to the issues highlighted in my previous piece, 'Tunisia, the lessons of nonviolence and 'messianism',' the Rev Ann K Fontaine, from Wyoming, makes the very important point that women are a crucial factor in the transition taking place.
1 Feb 2011

Anticipation grows as millions mobilise in Egypt

Organisers of a rally for peaceful change in Egypt say they hope one million people will come on to the streets in the biggest show of opposition to Mubarak yet.
1 Feb 2011

Tunisia, the lessons of nonviolence, and 'messianism'

AltMuslim, a very stimulating US/UK website that offers global perspectives on Muslim life, politics and culture, has been reflecting on some of the lessons of the largely unarmed revolution in Tunisia last month (January 2011).
17 Jan 2011

Tunisian authorities urged to release or charge detainees

Two men have been arrested in Tunisia after one of them gave media interviews about the ongoing protests.
30 Sep 2010

Tunisian government ratifies cluster munitions ban

Tunisia has ratified the international treaty banning cluster munitions.

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