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News headlines for “Middle East and North Africa Unrest”, page 55
CULTURE-ARAB SPRING: A Revolution Through the Lens
- Inter Press Service
The Arab world is talking about a revolution; not just out on the streets but in films, in newspapers, in songs — using any means necessary to document events, expose the horrors of war and explore the struggles and possibilities that lie ahead as the Arab Spring feels the wintry chill of post-revolutionary democratic challenges.
Syria Stalls Senior U.N. Official's Visit to War Zone
- Inter Press Service
The United Nations, which remains politically deadlocked over the drawn-out crisis in Syria, has hit another roadblock, this time over humanitarian assistance to the thousands of men, women and children caught up in the 11-month-old conflict.
Tunisia Summit Highlights Glaring Absence of Unity on the ‘Syria Question’
- Inter Press Service
In the Friends of Syria meeting held in Tunis last week, Gulf Arab monarchies offered nearly unqualified support for the Syrian opposition, while the democratic states were more cautious.
Misrata Rebuilds, Slowly
- Inter Press Service
This week more than half the residents eligible to vote in Libya’s embattled coastal city of Misrata cast their ballots for local council representatives in their first democratic election in decades.
Egypt-US Standoff Could Hit 40,000 NGOs
- Inter Press Service
The ongoing crackdown by Egypt’s military rulers on a handful of civil society groups accused of receiving illegal foreign funds has far-reaching implications for the estimated 40,000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the Arab world’s most populous country.
FM Radio Spells Change, Success for Mideast Women
- Inter Press Service
Nisreen Awwad moves closer to the microphone as she signs off to her listeners, the words 'Nisaa FM: music, change, success' displayed prominently over her left shoulder.
U.S.: To Arm or Not to Arm Syrian Rebels, That Is the Question
- Inter Press Service
Just days before the opening meeting of the new international 'Friends of Syria' in Tunis Friday, the debate over whether the United States should provide more support — including weapons — to opposition forces is gathering steam.
Crackdown on Journalists Hits 15-Year High
- Inter Press Service
The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide reached a 15-year high in 2011, driven by repressive states seeking to choke the flow of information.
Order Comes Slowly to Libyan Patchwork
- Inter Press Service
A year after the Libyan uprising that overthrew dictator Muammar Gaddafi, the National Transitional Council (NTC) has yet to provide adequate security. Many armed groups are still calling the shots, as the NTC moves to restore normalcy.
Rights Groups Warn Against Diluted Arms Trade Treaty
- Inter Press Service
After a week of tense negotiations, a United Nations preparatory committee concluded a final round of talks on Friday to define the rules of procedure for a global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which is expected to be finalised in July this year.
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