Arab Spring
We and Democracy… When will the dream come true?
Opinion
July 2, 2020
We and Democracy… When will the dream come true?
Democracy is defined as a form of political governance based on the peaceful transfer of power and majority rule. This…
Israel’s Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins mourning over Hosni Mubarak
Egypt
February 25, 2020
Israel’s Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins mourning over Hosni Mubarak
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined in mourning for Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak, who passed away Tuesday at 92.…
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
Middle East
January 1, 2020
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When protesters flooded the streets of Tunisia and Egypt almost a decade ago, millions across the…
The incidents of 2011 destabilized international peace and security: Egypt’s FM
Egypt
December 15, 2019
The incidents of 2011 destabilized international peace and security: Egypt’s FM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Sunday that the issues resulting from the incidents of 2011 and beyond have…
Tunisians protest in southern town after man sets himself alight
Middle East
December 1, 2019
Tunisians protest in southern town after man sets himself alight
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian police used tear gas to disperse dozens of protesters who blocked roads in the southern town…
Lebanese govt faces calls to resign as austerity protests spread
Middle East
October 18, 2019
Lebanese govt faces calls to resign as austerity protests spread
The Lebanese government faced calls to resign Thursday after thousands of furious demonstrators took to the streets across the country…
Tunisia’s ex-president Ben Ali dies in exile
Middle East
September 20, 2019
Tunisia’s ex-president Ben Ali dies in exile
Former Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the first leader to be toppled by the Arab Spring revolts, died…
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian women can seek abortions, file for divorce and enjoy other rights unheard of in some…
Moderate Islamists make new power quest in Tunisia
Middle East
August 21, 2019
Moderate Islamists make new power quest in Tunisia
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s moderate Islamists are hoping the genial Beethoven fan they have nominated to run in next month’s…
Tunisia electoral commission approves 26 presidential candidates
Middle East
August 15, 2019
Tunisia electoral commission approves 26 presidential candidates
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s electoral commission said on Wednesday it had approved 26 candidates including two women for next month’s…