An international rights group on Wednesday urged Egypt to reveal the whereabouts of a well-known human rights lawyer who went missing after being detained.
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Iraqi Parties Finally Agree to Name New President And Premier
Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday elected as president Kurdish politician Barham Salih, who immediately named Shi’ite Adel Abdul Mahdi prime minister-designate.
Iraq Parliament Delays Vote For Country’s President
Iraq’s parliament postponed a vote on Monday to name a president because the main Kurdish parties, did not present a candidate,due to differences.
Both Major Parties Cry Fraud Following Iraqi Kurdish Election
The two major political parties are crying fraud after Sunday’s parliamentary election, with one saying it will refuse to accept the results.
Turkey’s Women Graffiti Artists Shine Amid Growing Repression
Istanbul is seeing an explosion of creative graffiti, with women artists largely behind the blast of color that is sweeping Turkey’s main city.
New Report Details Deteriorating Egyptian Human Rights Conditions
Human Rights First and the Cairo Institute released a report detailing the severe crackdown on peaceful dissent and nongovernmental organizations in Egypt.
Amnesty: Crackdown Turns Egypt into ‘Open-Air Prison’ for Critics
The international human rights group said authorities had arrested at least 111 people since December for criticizing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Iraqi Political Groups Announce Formation Of Largest Bloc In Parliament
Iraqi political groups announced an alliance excluding Kurdish groups on Sunday that would be the majority bloc in the newly elected parliament.
Syrian Kurds, Damascus Discuss Future Governance
Kurdish led SDC, a political wing of U.S.-backed SDF is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Damascus to ensure future Syrian government is inclusive.
Iranian Officer Flees After Refusing To Suppress Protests
Iranian police officer deserts his post, fled Iran his life was in danger for refusing orders to suppress anti-government protests in the country this year.