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News headlines for “Middle East and North Africa Unrest”, page 58
MIDEAST: Censorship Changes Colours
- Inter Press Service
Attempts by regimes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to suppress the flow of information during the region's pro-democracy uprisings has led a higher number of journalists killed, attacked or arrested.
The Logic and Limits of Nonviolent Conflict
- Inter Press Service
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the uprisings in Egypt that unseated an authoritarian regime and rekindled the spark of nonviolent resistance around the world.
Syria Security Forces 'Destroy Homes' in Hama
- Inter Press Service
At least six people have been killed as Syrian security forces continued attacks on protest hubs across the country, activists say.
EGYPT: Arab Spring Gives Way to Military Chill
- Inter Press Service
When Egypt’s dictator was ousted during a popular uprising last February, the military leaders who assumed control of the country pledged to 'protect the revolution' and ensure a swift transition to civilian rule within six months. One year later, the ruling generals appear to have hijacked the transition to preserve the military institution’s economic autonomy and secure their own political future.
War Crimes Immunity for Ousted Leaders Under Fire
- Inter Press Service
As ousted political and military leaders in the Middle East continue to seek immunity from war crimes prosecutions, the United Nations and international human rights groups are taking an increasingly tough stance against such legislation in Yemen, Egypt, and possibly in a post-conflict Syria.
Cracks Widen in Syrian Economy
- Inter Press Service
As the Syrian uprising enters its tenth month, the country’s economy is suffering. Since last March, the Syrian government has been cracking down on pro-democracy protests, and the once peaceful uprising has morphed into a full-blown armed rebellion in areas such as Homs, Hama and Jabal al-Zawiya.
EGYPT: A Year On, Tiring of Demonstrations
- Inter Press Service
Several revolutionary groups are calling for mass demonstrations against military rule on Wednesday to coincide with the first anniversary of the January 25 uprising that ultimately toppled the Mubarak regime. But many express doubt the event will succeed in replicating last year's revolutionary fervour on the part of the masses, most of whom express a desire for stability and a smooth transition to democratic governance above all else.
EGYPT: Islamist Parties to Abide by Camp David — For Now
- Inter Press Service
The Islamist landslide in recently concluded parliamentary polls has led to fears in some quarters of an impending paradigm shift in Egyptian foreign policy. Most local analysts, however, dismiss the likelihood of any sea changes, especially when it comes to the sensitive issues of Palestine and the Camp David peace agreement between Egypt and Israel.
EGYPT: Lending to Repression, Again
- Inter Press Service
For three decades Western governments and lending institutions bankrolled a corrupt regime in Egypt that trampled human rights and stifled democracy. Now they appear ready to do it again, say critics of the military council that has ruled since removing president Hosni Mubarak last February.
Egypt Follows Israel, Eyeing U.S. Aid Without Pre-Conditions
- Inter Press Service
The United States, the largest provider of military aid to Israel, has rarely, if ever, succeeded in using its leverage to get the Jewish state to abandon its continued repression of Palestinians or halt illegal settlements in occupied territories.
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