Manal al-Sharif posted a video of herself driving in Saudi Arabia in 2011 and she angered many
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Women Launch Iranian Wednesday Without Compulsion Campaign
Women in Iran launched a campaign called White Wednesday or Wednesday without compulsion
Will the New Electoral Law End the Lebanese Stalemate?
The Lebanese Cabinet approved a new electoral law based on the proportional system
Egyptian Internet Crackdown Picks Up Pace With Website Closings
Egypt’s blocking of 64 websites that are not aligned to state media’s narrative is part of crackdown
Hint of a Deal Over Key Lebanese Election Reforms
Meeting between President Aoun and Prime Minister Hariri helped overcome some of the remaining obstacles
Gulf Diplomatic Dispute: Both Sides Lobby Hard in Washington
Both sides in the Gulf dispute are working hard to win over international public opinion
The Next Egyptian Presidential Election Won’t Be Free or Fair
Despite assurances from Sissi, many are wondering if the polls can ever be truly free and fair under him
Iranian Reformists Fear Crackdown Fallout From Recent Attacks
Iranian reformists and opposition groups are worried hardliners may launch crackdown on social media
Israel, Saudi, UAE Team Up in Anti-Qatar Congressional Lobbying
Qatar sanctions sponsored by 10 US lawmakers who received more than $1m from lobbyists
Egyptian Web Crackdown Reaching Unprecedented Levels
Observers say move is part of a wider intensification in Egypt’s crackdown on media and dissenting voices