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"There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly forced to rape members of their own family, under threats of imminent violence."
Comment: The ideals of the Arab Spring remain out of reach for many. But the quest for freedom, though long and uneven, is inevitable and unstoppable, writes Mohamed ElBaradei.
Brexit 'loopholes' allow UK to dump waste abroad
While the European Union is putting in place regulations to stifle this approach, London relies on legal loopholes to carry on with business as usual.
How Greece is silencing NGOs to hide refugee abuses
In-depth: A new law prohibiting NGOs from reporting accounts of abuse in refugee camps is part of a wider crackdown since the New Democracy ...
UN announces talks on new Syria constitution
Geir Pedersen has announced that the Constitutional Committee will resume talks in an effort to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
To avoid the US sanctions imposed on Iran, traders are crossing the border into neighbouring Iraq to sell their wares.
Israel injures Palestinian man during overnight attacks on Gaza
The Israeli military injured a Palestinian man in the besieged Gaza Strip when a shell hit his home in a refugee camp.
US to review Houthi terrorist designation, support for Saudi
Joe Biden's upcoming administration will review categorising Houthi rebels as terrorists.
Biden State pick to review Yemen Houthi terrorist label
President-elect Joe Biden's pick for secretary of state said the incoming administration will revisit the terrorist designation of Yemen's ...
Egypt arrests female chef after she served 'genitalia-shaped' desserts
Egyptians were left outraged after images emerged online showing a group of women celebrating with genitalia-shaped desserts.
Meagre food ration parcels make for a Dickensian reality
Comment: The shameful food parcels handed out to needy parents show once again how a privatised pandemic response puts profit over ...
'Unity' in Yemen is the only path to survival
Comment: The success of Yemen's new government will rest on building trust between factions, as well as the actions of the incoming US ...
Yemen clashes near Hodeida 'kill 150 in a week'
Medics and rescue workers said that military fatalities on the two government and Houthi sides had reached a total of 70 between Saturday and ...
Biden plans swift action on coronavirus
Joe Biden has promised quick action to address the coronavirus pandemic and boost the ailing US economy once he takes office.
Biden aide slams Trump move on Yemen rebels
Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's pick for national security advisor, tweeted that designating the Iran-aligned Houthis as terrorists would "impede ...
Pompeo’s Yemen policy may cause 'worst famine in decades'
“Yemenis are crowding into markets and shops to stockpile whatever they can afford. Families are terrified that no more food or other supplies will make it into the country.”
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake
At least 46 people were killed when an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday.
UN calls on US to reverse labelling Houthis 'terrorists'
The UN has urged the US to cancel its decision to classify Yemen's Houthi rebels as "terrorists" to avoid the risk of a famine
Israel to push Biden to limit criticism of UAE
Israel is lobbying the incoming Biden administration to limit US criticism of the Gulf’s human rights record and military actions in Yemen.
UN urges US to reverse 'Houthis terrorism' plan
Mark Lowcock will speak to the UN Security Council and warn of the devastating consequences that would follow, if the US labels the Houthi ...
Lebanon enters strict lockdown to stem coronavirus uptick
Lebanon began its first day of a strict 11-day lockdown imposed in a bid to slow down the coronavirus spread.
Breaking cycles of trauma and illness among Syrian refugees
In-depth: Researchers are exploring the correlation between mental and physical health to provide adequate care to refugees, but with the data ...
World Bank approves $246-million emergency aid for vulnerable Lebanese
A $246-million aid package to help 786,000 vulnerable Lebanese has been approved by the World Bank.
US-sanctioned Syrian airline delivers WFP aid to Libya
The United Nation's World Food Programme used US-sanctioned Syrian airline Cham Wings to deliver aid to Libya, prompting outrage online.
Amman has also approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use.
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