Protest over a woman’s death over hijab rule spread have persisted in Iran since September. Doctors have joined in the demonstrations.
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Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression
After a decade of human rights violations, Bahrain’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 12, are taking place amid repression.
Families Of Iran’s Detained Protesters Under Pressure
The ongoing nationwide anti-government demonstrations pose one of the biggest challenges to Iran’s clerical regime since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran’s Universities Under Spotlight As Protests Persist
Universities in Iran have turned into a battleground between authorities and student demonstrators. The latest protests mirror earlier generations.
Iran Protests Escalate As Crackdown Continues
People protested in front of government buildings in a north-west Iranian city after one of the biggest nights yet of demonstrations.
Fatah, Hamas Sign Deal With Hope For Elections
Palestinian factions signed a reconciliation deal in Algiers on Thursday, vowing to hold elections by next October in their latest attempt to end rift.
Iran Protests Persist, Becoming Threat For Tehran
The spontaneous demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini persist and keep changing, becoming a threat to Iran.
Arabs Believe Economy Is Weak Under Democracy
After fighting for democracy during the Arab Spring, Arabs in North Africa, Middle East seem to think the economy suffers under democracy.
In Israel’s Dysfunctional Democracy, The Rabbis Reign
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox MPs aren’t true public servants but rather soldiers for their Rebbes exposing people to COVID agony and death.
After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix The Country?
Lebanon has been facing political upheavals in recent years. The question is whether elections can fix and stabilize its politics.