Arab States Desert Syrian Leader
Former friends supporters distance themselves as unrest continues in Syria.
18 Aug 11
Middle East
Iraqi Officials Urged to Exhume Anfal-Era Graves
Authorities have begun excavating one site where some 300 victims are buried, but say they lack the resources to start work on six others.
16 Aug 11
Bahrain Politician Warns of Civil War
Exiled member of Al-Wefaq party speaks of growing sectarianism amongst Sunni and Shia.
16 Aug 11
Will Al-Qaeda Still Pose Threat in Wake of Arab Spring?
Extremist group sidelined and isolated by uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa – but things could change.
16 Aug 11
Israeli Arabs Join Social Protest
Growing wave of opposition to high living costs begins to draw support from Arab citizens.
12 Aug 11
Iraq: Jun/Jul '11
IWPR workshop seeks to improve knowledge of rights legislation and related subjects amongst influential groups.
10 Aug 11
Raising Awareness of Rights Issues in Iraq
IWPR workshop seeks to improve knowledge of rights legislation and related subjects amongst influential groups.
10 Aug 11
Hama Residents Plan to Renew Protests
Now the army has withdrawn, they say they will revive their anti-government protests.
10 Aug 11
Iraqi Housing Crisis Beckons
Foreign investment needed to revive floundering social housing construction programme.
9 Aug 11
Syrians Escaping to Jordan Tell of Suffering
Jordanian town provides refuge for Deraa residents fleeing crackdown by Syrian security forces.
4 Aug 11
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