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The nationwide demonstrations which broke out on October 1, 2019 spiralled into a decentralised movement slamming unemployment, poor public services and endemic corruption.
The Covid-19 pandemic has weakened the anti-government protests this year but activists are determined to mark the first anniversary of their movement.
Iraq launches operation against militias following Basra killings
Iraqi security forces have launched a new operation in Basra against secretive militias responsible for recent killings of anti-corruption activists, following a visit to the city by Prime Minister Kadhimi
Historic downtown Cairo building collapse injures 5
Authorities who rushed to the building on Kasr al-Nile street, near the iconic Tahrir Square, tended to 14 people including ...
Beirut blast raises fears in Iraq of weapons stockpiles
In Iraq, where weapons are stored in urban centres and unexploded bombs litter border areas, fears of a catastrophe are acute.
The Iraq Report: Support for Iran evaporates
As temperatures soar in Iraq, violence against protesters returns despite promises of reconciliation by the new PM, while Iran's role in the violence alienates even the country's Shia constituency
Two anti-government protesters killed by police in Baghdad
Iraqi security forces killed two protesters taking part in demonstrations on Monday, local reports confirmed.
Egyptian law needs to catch up with #MeToo
Comment: Egypt needs a culture shift, but also a comprehensive law against sexual violence, rather than just minor adjustments to existing ...
Pompeo asks Egypt to stop harassing US citizens
The US Secretary of State has urged Egypt to stop the 'unwarranted harassment' of American citizens and their families.
American student released after 486 days in Egyptian prison
An American student in Egypt has been released after spending over a year in prison after months of pressure from the Trump department.
Egyptian-American activist sues ex-prime minister over arrest and torture
Mohamad Soltan, a dual national jailed during protests against Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has filed a lawsuit against a former ...
Transfer of sphinxes to Cairo square continues to polarise
Lawyers from a rights group have already filed a lawsuit, arguing that the move jeopardises the priceless artefacts.
Egypt moves sphinxes to Tahrir Square despite controversy
Egyptian authorities have relocated four ancient sphinxes to Cairo's Tahrir Square, prompting fears that the city's high air ...
The Iraq Report: Protest movement revives as lockdown eased
The Iraqi deep state is on full alert, showing demonstrators they will be killed if they continue to ask for change.
Arab economies take massive shocks following oil price crash
Economies across the Arab World are expected to face massive shocks, including debt crises and cuts in salaries which could potentially lead to ...
Protesters shot after Iraq partially lifts coronavirus lockdown
A few demonstrators have remained in the epicentre of Iraq's protest movement, Tahrir Square, where on Tuesday they were shot at by unidentified gunmen.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus
Iran's economy slowly reopens, renowned Iraqi architect Rifat Chadirji dies of coronavirus, Lebanese expats continue journey home on return ...
'Father of Iraqi architecture' Rifat Chadirji dies aged 93
The designer of many of Baghdad's most symbolic modern buildings died in London after contracting the coronavirus.
Iraqi protesters adapt to new reality of coronavirus curfew
A small number of demonstrators are determined not to let the coronavirus pandemic end the anti-government protest movement.
The fight for LGBT rights in Iraq's revolution
LGBT Iraqis are fighting for their rights on the frontline of the country's protest movement.
Can Sisi ride out coronavirus and Egypt's crippled economy?
Comment: While the army continues to tighten its grip on the economy, Egypt is facing new challenges, including a towering debt the collapse of ...
The Iraq Report: An outbreak of virus and violence
As Baghdad tries to get to grips with the coronavirus, Iran-sponsored groups have been blamed by the US and UK for attacks that claimed the ...
Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef navigates the American dream
As Youssef tours the US with his new one man show, based on his life story, his journey into new genres reflects a personal and as well as ...
Egyptian authorities to release 91 'Palacegate' protesters
Egyptian authorities will release 91 people who were arrested for protesting against President Sisi’s alleged corruption in September, but ...
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