Dictatorship continues to stall democracy reforms for own benefit as Kuwait Parliament denounced
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Arab Women Continue Quest for Human Rights
Arab women are increasingly seeing rights in jeopardy across Arab world despite gains elsewhere
Tens of Thousands in Kuwait March for Democracy
Movement is becoming next Arab Spring arena with mass Kuwait march for democracy
Google and Twitter Move to Aid Syria Opposition
Social media giants Google, Twitter move to aid Syria opposition on website as democracy movement
Syria is World’s Only Government Using Landmines
While such weapons threaten civilian population for generations, Syrian government using landmines
Dictatorship on Defensive as Syria Rebels Gain Ground
Nation has become engulfed in vicious war with increasing casualties as Syria rebels gain ground
Jordan Democracy Movement Continues Fighting Dictatorship
As dictatorship stalls on reforms, Jordan democracy movement and opposition Islamists building
Russia Caught Sending Assad Planeload of Cash
Russia caught sending Assad its massive military and financial support in violent Syria Civil War
Jailed Iran Democracy Dissident in Solitary Confinement
Prison in dictatorship is notorious for torture, abuse and execution for Iran Democracy Dissident
Tens of Thousands Protest Against Egypt PM
Brotherhood backtracking as movement grows against power grab and thousands protest against Egypt PM