News headlines for “Crisis in Libya”, page 77
Syrian Opposition Remains Divided on Engagement
- Inter Press Service
Despite countless attempts by the Bashar al-Assad regime to subdue the sporadic protests that have appeared across Syria since February, the demonstrations have consistently grown in both size and intensity.
EGYPT: Anger Grows Over Slow Pace of Justice
- Inter Press Service
The violence that engulfed downtown Cairo last week and left over 1,000 civilians injured took everyone by surprise, but was not unexpected. It had been brewing for nearly five months.
BAHRAIN: Rifts Weaken Women’s Protest
- Inter Press Service
Women activists in Bahrain have acknowledged their poor showing in the recent unrest as well as in efforts to fight sectarianism, and blamed it on rifts within their organisations.
Syria’s Once Profoundly Secular Society Shaken Up
- Inter Press Service
Since pro-democracy protests began last March, Syria’s once profoundly secular society has been shaken up, with deep divides splitting up communities along sectarian lines.
Late Spring May Come to Morocco
- Inter Press Service
As Moroccans head to the polls to vote in a referendum on reforms offered by King Mohammed VI in the wake of the Arab Spring, the debate continues as to whether the proposed changes are merely cosmetic or will pave the way for a viable democracy.
EGYPT: Parties Proliferate in Political Spring
- Inter Press Service
The liberalisation of Egypt's political process following the Jan. 25 Revolution has led to a proliferation of new political parties, both religiously-oriented and secular. Within the last five months, four new parties have officially launched, while at least 16 others are currently in the pipeline.
SYRIA: Ongoing Unrest Threatening Economy
- Inter Press Service
As protests persist in Syria, the economy is becoming an increasing concern for many, who wonder if it will eventually falter in light of the recent unrest.
Egypt Rejects IMF Conditions
- Inter Press Service
Egypt has cancelled plans to borrow 3 billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund because of conditions that violated the country’s national sovereignty and a public outcry that warned against terms that were blamed for impoverishing many Egyptians.
Cooperation Key to ICC Libya Warrants
- Inter Press Service
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants Monday for the arrest of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, his son Seif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, and the Libyan chief of intelligence, Abdullah al-Senussi, for crimes against humanity.
MIDEAST: Post-Mubarak Egypt Inches Towards Iran
- Inter Press Service
Based on several recent statements by Egyptian and Iranian officials, Cairo and Tehran appear closer than ever to restoring diplomatic ties following a 31-year hiatus.
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