Tag: protesters

Protesters gather near the Presidential Palace in Heliopolis, Cairo Mohamed Omar
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The low turn-out on August 24: expected?

Was the low turn-out of August 24 protests expected?

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha
A Bahraini Shi'a Muslim rests after being treated inside a house in Sitra village, South of Manama, on July 30, 2012, after clashes erupted between riot police firing tear gas and birdshot and youths throwing petrol bombs and rocks. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH
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Bahrain violations being reviewed by US Congress committee

Amid US Congress hearings on Bahrain, protesters face more violence despite an…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam
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Saudi Arabia blogger released after spending a year in prison without charges

Saudi authorities release Nazir Al-Majid, a year after detaining him

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem will reportedly hold talks with Iran on Sunday (file photo: AFP)
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Syrian Foreign minister visits Iran

The troubled government turns to a loyal ally

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha
A handout picture released by Bahrain’s main opposition Al-Wefaq group shows protesters engulfed in tear gas fired by police during a demonstration in a Shia village close to Manama (file photo: AFP/Ho/Al-Wefaq Media Centre)
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Bahrain interior minister orders investigation into violations

Sheikh Rashed Ibn Abdullah Al-Khalifa has ordered an investigation into violations of…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha
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Morocco protests turn violent

Protests in Morocco on Sunday were met with violence by police.

Connor Molloy Connor Molloy
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Military crackdown continues

Military abuse continues as protesters challenge the ruling generals

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam