Myanmar press freedom protests
The censorship that dominated during Burma’s long history of military rule still controls the media
Bomb blast underlines fragile security in Yemen
This latest bombing in Yemen highlights the fragile state of Yemen’s security
Hospital security continues to crumble
Doctors unable to treat patients at public hospitals for fear of safety
Bekaa Valley ablaze with protests
Towards the end of July resistance grew violent as farmers took up arms to fight a government decision to crack down on cannabis farming
Effects of Syrian uprising ripple throughout region
The Syrian uprising is causing a ripple of effects felt across the region by the beleaguered country's neighbours and beyond.
Editor’s letter: Morsy, the good brother
Theoretically speaking, we could argue that the one month President Mohamed Morsy has spent in office is not enough to judge his performance as Egypt’s first leader after the revolution.…
Qandil’s Government: failing the political diversity test
It is too early to judge the policies or the performance of Hesham Qandil’s government, but it is a suitable time to judge the political significance of its makeup and…
Spiritual music unites nations during International Samaa’ Festival
Entessar Abd el Fattah, founder and director of the festival aims to educate audiences about the religious heritage of different countries and cultures. During the festival 24 bands representing 20…
Black Theama celebrates eighth anniversary
The focus of their music is a search for the relationship that exists between “the music of the dark skinned in the world and to mix it in an easy…