The nationalisation of Egypt’s civil society
The legal framework governing civil society organisations is restrictive, discussions continue to create a new law but consensus seems unlikely
Liberals vs Salafis: The fight to contain the Muslim Brotherhood ?
Power comes with great responsibilities, especially when Egypt is in such a devastated state. It is easy to criticise and rightfully do so. Critique, which is not constructive, nor aims…
Review: Commentaries still overwhelmed with Shari’a Friday
Following reports of clashes between Islamist and liberal protesters in Tahrir Square last Friday, columnists continue to write about the persistent request to apply Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt. In a…
Syria troops pound rebel lines near Damascus, Aleppo
According to Observatory fighting also broke out overnight around Ras Al-Ain, in Hasakeh province
Yemen tribal chief with ‘Qaeda ties’ under house arrest
On 5 November, hundreds of the militiamen, known as the Popular Resistance Committees, who fought alongside the Yemeni army to oust Al-Qaeda from southern towns last May, surrounded Fadhli's home
Ministry of Communications details difficulties in porn ban
MCIT expresses unlikelihood of enforcing porn ban
IAEA says Iran clean-up of Parchin site ‘ongoing’
The IAEA wants Iran to grant access to Parchin, which it visited twice in 2005 but wants to examine again
Sri Lanka troops accused of jail ‘massacre’
The violence continued until early Saturday with some prisoners raiding a jail armoury and grabbing about 80 weapons
