Protests

Syrian Alawite Protestor Speaks Out

Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.

Yemeni Women Hope Uprising Will Deliver Rights

Revolution seen as opportunity to press for progress in conservative society.

Morocco's Faltering Protest Movement

North African state has managed to head off major unrest experienced by other regional states.

Syrians Fear Escalation in Violence

Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.

Assad Opponents Still Split Over Tactics

Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.

Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan

Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.

Protest Plans Fail in Uzbekistan

Kibua Assignment Brings Relief to IDPs

Radio report by IWPR Congolese trainee elicits help for thousands of civilians uprooted by fighting in eastern DRC.

Armenia: Opposition Group Backs Down on Protests

After calling out supporters to demonstrate and then sending them home, Armenian National Congress has some ground to make up in order to remain serious political force.

Strikes Take Toll on Kazak Oil Town

Four months after industrial action began, tensions still run high in Janaozen.