Middle East

Repression of Free Speech and Assembly on The Rise in Bahrain

Experts called for the immediate release of human rights defender Nabeel Rajab and fellow defender Abdulhadi Al Khawaja.

Are Prospects of Peace Fading in Middle East?

According to Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, the UN is concerned that it has not yet seen the progress required for sustained negotiations that could lead to a successful results.

Nasser Al-Kidwa Appointed Deputy Special Envoy for Syria

Mr. Al-Kidwa is set to work with new Joint Representative Lakhdar Brahimi when he takes up his position following the end of Mr. Annan's mandate on 31 August 2012.

36 Iranian Universities Ban Women From Many Fields

The banning of women to take university courses will make many higher-education classes exclusive to men as of next academic year.

Palestinian Taxi Hit by Firebomb in West Bank

The six injured were traveling in a taxi Thursday night when the firebomb was allegedly thrown into the car.

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