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Exiled writer Jamal al-Jaml disappeared upon his return to Cairo late last month and resurfaced on Saturday before the State Security prosecution.
Acclaimed Turkish writer and actor Mujdat Gezen, 77, risks returning to jail on charges of insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
For Egyptian activists abroad, a growing fear
Family members of Egyptian activists now living abroad are being targeted by security forces and arrested on vague charges, as an effort by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to muzzle critics
Saudi opposition party, exiled activists, welcome US Khashoggi report
The opposition National Assembly Party consists of activists and academics calling for democracy in Saudi Arabia.
US won't sanction Saudi prince for approving Khashoggi murder
The US accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of approving Jamal Khashoggi's murder, but stopped short of imposing sanctions on the ...
Saudi crown prince 'approved' Khashoggi murder: US intelligence
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "approved" the gruesome murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a declassified US intelligence report said.
Remembering Palestinian poet and author, Mourid Barghouti
The world bid farewell to the celebrated poet Mourid Barghouti in February. A champion of the Palestinian cause, Palestinian authors share their ...
Biden, Saudi king speak ahead of Khashoggi murder report
US President Joe Biden held his first phone call with Saudi King Salman ahead of the declassification of intelligence on the murder of Jamal ...
Were Biden's warnings to Sisi just empty threats?
In-depth: A $200 million arms deal with Cairo has led many to question the seriousness of Biden's vow to take a tougher stance on human rights ...
Palestinian president's rival promises vaccines for Gaza
Mohammed Dahlan has said that the UAE will send tens of thousands of Covid-19 vaccines to Gaza.
Beloved Palestinian poet Mourid al-Barghouti dies at 76
Barghouti leaves behind a son, fellow poet Tamim al-Barghouti, and a celebrated body of work.
HRW accuses Australia of 'blocking' justice for Palestinians
Human Rights Watch condemned remarks by Australia's Foreign Minister saying that the country did not recognise the International Criminal ...
Bahrain paralysed by legacy of Arab Spring
It has been ten years since Bahrain was rocked by protests that demanded reforms, which were crushed by government forces.
Palestinians hope vote boosts diplomatic strength: experts
Palestinians are hoping that the recently announced elections will help to strengthen diplomatic ties with foreign countries and lead to talks ...
Abbas's rigged court system has already undermined Palestinian elections
Comment: Abbas's manipulation of courts, laws, and institutions will only serve to keep Palestinians from their goal of genuine ...
Iran to mark revolution anniversary with wheels-only parades
Hit hard by coronavirus, Iran will mark the 42nd anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution with parades featuring cars and motorcycles instead of traditional marches and rallies
Palestinian unity talks enter second day
The Palestinian factions have met to discuss points of division between the sides and plans for the upcoming elections.
Palestinian exile and resistance: There Where You Are Not
Book Club: There Where You Are Not offers an incredible glimpse into the experience of history as a Palestinian, and as the "other".
We needed a cultural revolution, not another uprising
The long read: Bahey el-Din Hassan explores how elites, who were unable to rise to the task of mounting organised collective action, caused the ...
EXCLUSIVE: Imprisoned politician Marwan Barghouti running for Palestinian presidency
Imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti will run for Palestinian presidency during the upcoming summer elections.
Ten years on, did Egypt's January 25 revolution fail?
In-depth: Further from the aspirations of the 2011 revolution than ever before, will the demand for 'bread, freedom and social justice' ever be ...
New Egypt uprising 'inevitable,' say Muslim Brothers
A spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood has predicted that Egypt will witness an uprising against the practices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
Tunisians protest against mass arrests in nighttime clashes
Tunisians took to the streets to demand the release of hundreds of young demonstrators arrested during protests.
Togo Mizrahi: The stateless pioneer of Egyptian cinema
Book Club: Togo Mizrahi's extraordinary life story and films are unearthed in a new book by Deborah Starr.
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