Building a technocrat Iraqi government has been attempted by the Prime Minister but blocked in Parliament
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Technology Overcomes Turkish Internet Cut During Coup
Social media was abuzz with commentary and first-person media despite Turkish internet cut
Respond to the Turkish Coup Attempt With Civilian Rule
Failed Turkish coup is a challenge that must be overcome with civilian rule and more democracy
Grim Prospects For New Iraqi Political Parties Law
Iraqi political parties need a reformation but a new proposal comes up short despite crisis period
Provocative Kuwaiti Artist Challenging Stereotypes
Changing nation is a canvass for up and coming Kuwaiti Artist Shurooq Amin inside capital city
The Extinction of Turkey’s Free Press
Crackdown on independent media continues as Turkey’s free press face near total collapse
Bahrain Dissident Crackdown Criticized Internationally
Growing Bahrain dissident repression is a sign of worsening rights in broader Middle East region
Saudi Arabia Has No Place on UN Human Rights Council
Saudi role on UN Human Rights Council questioned by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch
Governor Cuomo and the Israel Boycott
Tell Governor Cuomo: We will proudly continue to stand for justice and boycott Israel until it complies with international law and respects Palestinian human rights
Beirut Proves Resilience of the You Stink Social Movement
The You Stink Social Movement has won over social media and the Lebanese youth, which has effectively exploded in excitement and with great enthusiasm to partake in further steps that will progress the movement