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Myanmar security forces fired on protesters demonstrating against the February 1 coup.
The draft personal status law would be a major set-back for women's rights if realised, a leading Egyptian rights organisation said this week.
Myanmar's coup: How global powers failed Rohingya Muslims
Analysis: With the veneer of Myanmar's democracy now removed, the plight of Rohingya Muslims continues to be overshadowed by geopolitical interests.
More than 75% of Syrian refugees suffer trauma: report
Most Syrian refugees suffer from some form of PTSD, a UK charity has revealed in a new grim report.
Six dead as Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown on protesters
According to medics and journalists, six people have been shot dead by the junta in Myanmar when they were protesting against the coup
Libya speaker calls for 'representative' government
The head of Libya's parliament called the interim prime minister to form a "representative" government.
Trial sparks a wave of desperation in Iraq's Kurdistan
Comment: The trial of five Kurdish activists and journalists for 'spying' has left Kurds furious with their leaders. As hardship increases, they ...
Somalia’s opposition postpones protest over election delay
Pressure on the Somali government had been mounting after the failure to hold elections on February 8 due to a disagreement on how to carry out ...
In pictures: Photographs depict the Rohingya mental health crisis
A powerful photo essay by Saiful Huq Omi documents an overwhelming mental health crisis among the displaced population of Rohingya refugees in ...
Generation Identity: The new face of Europe’s far-right movement
In-depth: France has said it will dissolve Generation Identity, one of Europe's fastest growing far-right youth movements.
Libya's new PM to unveil team of transition
It faces the daunting challenge of addressing the grievances of ordinary Libyans, hit by a dire economic crisis, soaring unemployment, wretched ...
Twitter and India play tug-of-war with democracy
Comment: In India, an increasingly authoritarian government combined with Twitter's willingness to put stakeholders before users raises ...
Anti-zionism isn't anti-semitism, Facebook should make the distinction
Comment: Facebook is considering classing anti-Zionism as a kind of hate speech. Doing so would be detrimental to Palestinians and Jews alike, ...
First verdict expected in Syria torture trial: Germany
If convicted of aiding and abetting torture as a crime against humanity, Eyad Al-Gharib, a former member of the Syrian secret police, faces more ...
Paris raps Pakistan over Alvi remarks on French Muslims
Paris summoned Islamabad's envoy after President Arif Alvi said a controversial anti-extremism bill in France showed laws "being changed in ...
What Myanmar's military coup means for Rohingya Muslims
In-depth: Concerns are mounting over the fate of Rohingya Muslims following Myanmar's military coup, with refugees uncertain about repatriation and those inside the country fearing further persecution.
Rockets target Iraqi airbase hours after deadly IS clashes
Iraq's Al-Balad airbase was targeted with at least four rockets on Saturday, just hours after clashes between Islamic State militants and Iraqi ...
Ten years on, Syrian children remain without education
A decade-long conflict has adversely impacted on an already under-resourced education system under strain, and stolen the lives of a whole ...
Rasha Nahas' Desert pays homage to her cultural background
The New Arab Meets: Palestinian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rasha Nahas, to talk more about the release of her highly ...
Williamson's 'free speech champion' is a contradiction in terms
Comment: The education secretary has done more than enough to harm UK academia, the last thing we need is a Tory envoy policing free speech, ...
NATO puts holds on Afghanistan decision, expands in Iraq
NATO said it hadn't made a final decision on its future in Afghanistan, but decided to expand its Iraq mission.
Egypt pledges support to Libya's new interim prime minister
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expressed support for Libya in talks with the neighbouring country's interim prime minister.
Syria Insight: Regime walk-out leads to new 'constitution crisis'
For some the constitutional talks were a last hope in ending the Syrian war peacefully. For others, it was another attempt by the regime to ...
Jens Stoltenberg has called for further peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government.
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