Arab Spring
Amnesty: Egypt Forcibly Disappearing Hundreds
Students, political activists and protesters have gone missing in the past year with no explanation.
Egypt Detains Satirist Over Video Mocking Sisi Regime
Authorities arrested Ezzedine Khaled for a video satirizing the sale of two islands to Saudi Arabia.
Why are Egyptians Taking to the Streets Against Sisi?
Egyptian authorities suppressed demonstrations about island deal.
In Conversation: Moises Saman and the Arab Spring
Magnum photographer Moises Saman has been chronicling the turmoil of the Arab Spring since 2011 for his new book, "Discordia"
Egyptian Center That Documents Torture To Close
Egyptian security officials maintain that they do not torture detainees.
Bahrain Frees Four American Journalists: Lawyer
The group were accused of participating in an illegal gathering by authorities in Bahrain.
No Niqabs, No 'Hot Shorts,' Egyptian Women's Dress Code
The government of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is increasingly concerned with how women dress.
Egyptians May Face Jail After Handing Condoms to Police
Actor and comedian could receive six months in jail for mocking police on revolution anniversary.
In Pictures: Fifth Anniversary of Egypt's 2011 Uprising
A look back at the events that changed Egypt's political landscape since the popular uprising that ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarek.
Egypt's Sisi Praises Arab Spring Despite Crackdown
Security forces conducted raids on government opposition activists ahead of the Arab Spring anniversary.
Egypt's Myth: Gross Abuses Don't Deliver Security
States seeking an ally in bringing stability to Egypt should not look to its security forces.
Post-Arab Spring, Tunisia's Government is a Mess
Scores of ruling party members have quit to protest what they say is nepotism by the president.
Why Obama Could Lose Big in the Islamic Cold War
As the proxy battle between Iran and Saudi Arabia heats up, the president's foreign policy may suffer.
The Return of the Arab Dictator
The hopes of the Arab Spring are dashed, and Egypt is again setting the standard for oppression in the region.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
The Quartet worked to establish a democratic government in Tunisia after the Arab Spring in 2011.
Syrian Refugees: All You Need to Know
Last summer, the number of displaced people topped 50 million for the first time since World War II.
Jordan's Press Fights Back Against Censorship—Online
7iber, a leading online magazine, is highlighting challenges to press freedom in Jordan.
The Real Arab Spring Is Happening in Israel
The rise of the Arab Joint List as a democratic force in Israel offers hope to Arabs across the Middle East.
A Plea for Action: Gruesome Photos Smuggled From Syria on Display at U.N.
"When something like this is happening on this scale, we have to do something about it."
The Jihadi's Tale
Piecing together the life story of a young British terrorist who became an ISIS star.
The Winter of Egypt's Dissent
Lacking leverage, Washington has eased up on Cairo over human rights.
Mubarak Cleared By Egyptian Court Over Deaths in 2011 Revolt
An Egyptian court has dropped its case against former President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of 239 protesters in the 2011 revolt that ended his three-decade rule.
Mother of Libya's Revolution Murdered
Salwa Bugaighis fought for a better future for Libya. Last week she was killed in her home
