Civil society
Christianity on the rise in Yemen
Yemen - Christianity in Yemen appears to be growing despite the immense...
The Struggle for Civil Society in Egypt
Hearing on "The Struggle for Civil Society in Egypt" Testimony by Charles W. Dunne, Director of Middle East and North Africa Programs, Freedom...
Yemen on a Road to Nowhere
So, what are the prospects for peace in Yemen? At present, they’re nil, says Charles Schmitz. No one’s interested in a negotiated settlement, the country’s economy...
From journalists to generals, Algeria cracks down on dissent
ALGIERS - Journalist Hassan Bouras was arrested on 2 October, 2015 for speaking out on Al Magharibia, the London-based Algerian television channel critical of the...
Syrians tell world leaders: Stop blaming the victim, protect civilians
Syria - Twenty-four Syrian civil organisations and humanitarian aid groups called on US Secretary John Kerry, UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and the former French Foreign Minister Laurent...
Morocco: Five civil society activists face prison for promoting citizen journalism smartphone app
The trial of five Moroccan civil society activists for running foreign-funded smart phone training on citizen journalism is a blatant attack on freedom of expression, said Amnesty International...