As evidence of a new Syrian regime massacre emerges, including the murder of ten children, the UN says it is considering naming some 200 alleged war criminals linked to grave abuses in Syria.
For decades, Farouk al-Sharaa was one of Syria's most important figures, serving as foreign minister and vice president for decades. From 29 January, al-Araby al-Jadeed will present segments of his memoirs.
An Egyptian non-governmental organisation says the a new decree giving military courts jurisdiction over all public and educational facilities violates the constitution.