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Analysis: A rare diplomatic spat erupted between Ankara and Beijing after two Turkish politicians criticised China's treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority.
With the narrative having been focused on stereotypical portrayals of people from the region as 'terrorists' or 'illegal immigrants', MENA Arts believes it's time for a shift for appropriate representation.
Biden delays plan for expansion of refugee admissions
The Biden administration has announced that it will not expanded the refugee admissions programme as was expected and promised.
Uighur women violated and repressed by Xinjiang's draconian policies
Uighur women and girls are not only enduring unspeakable cruelties in internment camps, subject to draconian sterilisation procedures, rape and ...
Refugee families urge Biden to keep admissions promise
The Biden administration is being called on to live up to the guarantees it made to the families of refugees and boost admissions.
Covid-19: A year of repression in the Middle East
In-depth: Amnesty International's annual report for 2020/21 reveals the scope of the abuses Middle Eastern governments perpetrated while the pandemic was raging.
Turkey summons China's envoy over Uighur tweets
Turkey summoned China's ambassador over tweets denouncing two top Turkish politicians over their criticism of Beijing's crackdown on Uighurs in ...
The phenomenal legacy of Nawal El Saadawi
Physician, psychiatrist and a prolific novelist, Dr Nawal El Saadawi was an influential voice in the fight for women's rights.
Jordan denies reports it plans to expel Syrian activist
The Jordanian government has denied reports that it plans to deport three Syrian refugees, including the prominent activist Hasna al-Hariri, ...
Al-Shabaab wants attacks on US, French interests in Djibouti
Leader of jihadist group Al-Shabaab Abou Obaida Ahmad Omar has called for "attacks" against French and American interests in Djibouti a few ...
Hundreds of Uyghurs protest Chinese minister's Turkey visit
Nearly 1,000 Uyghurs rallied in Istanbul on Thursday.
Saudi ceasefire proposal clearly designed to appease the US
Comment: If the Saudis and US are actually dedicated to ending the war, they should put aside ceasefire theatrics and start by lifting the ...
UK local council changes names in solidarity with Uighurs
The local council of the London area of Tower Hamlets will change names of roads and buildings in solidarity with Uighur Muslims and other ...
UK MPs call for 'reconsideration' of Bahrain ties
On the 10th anniversary of Bahrain's crackdown on Arab Spring protests, UK MPs say the British government must pressure Bahrain to stop ...
Syrian activists: No regrets on tenth anniversary of revolution
In-depth: A decade after Syria's revolution began, activists say that despite the great sadness they feel for their country, they have no ...
EU Parliament calls for Bahrain to halt prisoner executions
The draft resolution calls for the immediate release of all prisoners of conscience, including 26 death row prisoners facing imminent execution.
US to address Uighur genocide in talks with China
The meeting in Alaska next week will be the first between Chinese and US officials under the Biden administration
Myanmar military likely behind 'crimes against humanity': UN expert
The UN's top expert on rights in Myanmar said the country's military is likely committing "crimes against humanity" with full knowledge of ...
Supporters concerned over jailed Morocco historian's health
Supporters of jailed Moroccan historian Maati Monjib expressed concern over his health after he launched a hunger strike.
The unfinished gender equality revolution of the Arab Spring
In-depth: Arab women played a pivotal role as activists, organisers and leaders during the 2011 uprisings, but a decade later the promise of ...
Moroccan historian Monjib launches hunger strike
The 60-year-old Maati Monjib launched a hunger strike on Thursday, a statement by his supporters confirmed.
Pope Francis 'happy' to land in Iraq
Banners all over Najaf have celebrated "the historic encounter, between the minarets and the church bells".
'Pilgrim of peace' Pope Francis heads to war-scarred Iraq
The pope left Rome early today for the four-day journey.
Pope Francis in Iraq: Healing, piety and PR
Comment: Pope Francis' highly anticipated visit to Iraq places a host of spiritual and political expectations on the charismatic pontiff. Here's ...
This was hailed as "monumental progress" in combating persecution of the LGBT community.
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