Some members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becoming king.
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Basra Cleric Who Led Iraqi Economic Protests Assassinated
Basra residents mourned Muslim cleric on Sunday was killed outside his home after he suggested protesters to take up arms over poor public services in city.
Dozens Of Egyptian Lawyers And Activists Arrested In Crackdown
Egyptian police and NSA forces have conducted a mass arrest campaign, rounding up at least 40 human rights workers, lawyers since late October 2018.
1,000 Iranian Activists Back Jailed Environmentalists in Letter
1,000 Iranian civil society activists have signed a letter to Iran’s judiciary chief urging him to resolve the case of eight environmentalists jailed.
Turkish Court Sentences Journalist to 19 Years Jail Over Gulen Links
A court sentenced journalist Ali Unal to 19 years in jail with charges of being a leader in a network accused of carrying out a failed coup in July 2016.
Struggle to Hold Khashoggi Killers to Account Hitting Walls
U.S told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday that U.S. will hold accountable those involved in killing of a dissident Saudi journalist.
In Online Ruse, Fake Journalists Tried to Hack Saudi Critic
Hackers impersonating journalists tried to intercept communications of a prominent Saudi opposition figure in Washington, The Associated Press has found.
Latest Arrest Spurs Rights Group To Demand Iran Journalists Release
Journalist arrested by authorities in Iran for writing about government corruption is latest of other detentions that have drawn international concern.
Activists: Bahrain Continues To Revoke Citizenship Of Dissidents
Human rights activists say Bahrain government is continuing to target political opponents by using terrorism allegations to strip them of their citizenship.
VIDEO: Experts Discuss Prospects For New Iraqi Government
The Kurds are furious about their loss of control over Kirkuk, their second-class citizenship, and the status of their oil and security forces.