Tunisians Relishing New Freedoms
Artist whose song became the anthem for the uprising describes how people’s fear of expressing themselves has vanished.
12 May 11
First Person
Arab Spring Inspires Palestinian Protesters
New impetus given to non-violent campaign against Israeli occupation.
9 May 11
Bahraini Hunger Striker Speaks of Motives
Activist says her protest was intended to draw attention to authorities’ crackdown and the fate of detained family members.
3 May 11
Bahraini Regime Strangling Dissent
Trade union members, journalists and opposition parties are being systematically silenced by the authorities.
26 Apr 11
Reform Has Quelled Jordan's Protests – For Now
Measures taken by king helping manage discontent – but he has to do much more if he wants monarchy to survive.
21 Apr 11
Bahraini Activist Defies Threats
President of Bahraini group says he will continue to campaign against torture and unfair imprisonment, despite intimidation by the security forces.
18 Apr 11
Tunisians Bemoan Lack of Progress
With ex-members of regime yet to be tried, an economy in trouble and a pervading sense of lawlessness, many Tunisians are voting with their feet.
18 Apr 11
Syrian Conflict Played Out on Social Media
The authorities appear to have become as adept as the activists in exploiting the likes of Facebook and Twitter.
13 Apr 11
Syria's Not-So-Secret Police
The intelligence service infiltrates every aspect of the lives of foreign visitors and locals.
12 Apr 11
Karbala Uprising Remembered
Former fighter recalls the brutally-suppressed rebellion against Saddam regime two decades ago.
7 Apr 11
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