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A revived pro-democracy movement has taken root again in the North Africa country.
The children of alleged Islamic State members were handed back to their mothers from Iraq's Yazidi minority.
Iraqis welcome Pope as 'messenger of unity'
Pope Francis used the imagery of the fabrics that make up a carpet to illustrate how Iraq's single churches, each a thread, make up the community and society.
How Algeria's women put sisterhood in service of liberation
Comment: This International Women's Day, Malia Bouattia highlights the Algerian government's abject failure to protect women, and finds ...
Amnesty slams Egypt's 'forced disappearance' of family with toddler
Amnesty International has called for the release of an Egyptian couple who were detained with their infant son on terrorism charges and have not ...
Lebanon’s new sexual harassment law too limited: HRW
Human Rights Watch says Lebanon's current legislation on sexual harassment only deals with it as a criminal matter, neglecting prevention, monitoring, and labour law reform.
New report reveals prevalent Islamophobia in Britain
The Muslim Council of Britain has released a report with advise about how to combat Islamophobia and discrimination in British institutions.
Pope to visit Iraq as 'pilgrim of peace'
On the eve of his historic trip, Pope Francis extended the olive branch to those of other religious, describing himself as a "pilgrim of peace ...
Hundreds of refugees unbooked from resettlement flights to US
Hundreds of refugees were forced to unbook or delay their flights last week, agencies assisting with their resettlement said.
Woman's trial in Norway insight into life under IS
The trial - the first in Norway of a woman accused of joining IS - has put the spotlight on the role women played in the terror group.
Clubhouse app creates a buzz in the Middle East
Bringing people together during the pandemic, this newest by-invite-only app is providing a space for Arabs, regardless of background, to ...
New Zealand arrests two over mosque attacks anniversary threat
The pair were arrested as Christchurch prepares for the second anniversary of the horrific attack later this month.
Female doctor killed in eastern Afghanistan
A female doctor was killed in a bomb blast in Jalalabad in what appeared to be another targeted hit.
Iraq's long road to justice for the Yazidi genocide
In-depth: Iraq has passed a landmark new bill offering reparations to victims of the Islamic State and formally recognising the Yazidi genocide. ...
Taiwanese student in Turkey develops Muslim prayer app
The app allows Muslim worshippers to invite friends to pray with them.
Syria camp for IS relatives records 31 murders
At least 31 killings have rocked a camp holding Islamic State group relatives in Syria since early January.
IS claims killing of female media workers in Afghanistan
The IS group has claimed responsibility for the killing of three women working for a local radio and TV station in eastern Afghanistan.
US ambassador to UN demands information on Syria detainees
The US ambassador to the UN demanded that Syria publicise the status of detainees.
Saudi activist in court for first time since release
In her first court appearance since her provisional release, Saudi activist Loujain Al-Hathloul appealed restrictions including a five-year ...
Draft law sparks fears for women's rights in Egypt
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.
Three female media workers shot to death in Afghanistan
Zalmai Latifi -- the director at Enikass TV -- said the women were killed in two separate attacks after leaving the station.
11 million jobs lost in MENA over Covid-19: report
Covid-19 is playing havoc with economic institutions in the MENA region, resulting in record job losses and a sharp increase in poverty, ...
UN warns of 'death sentence' for Yemen
The United Nations chief warned of a "death sentence" for war-torn Yemen as a donor conference yielded less than half the funds needed to ...
China smears female Uighur ex-detainees as 'inferior', adulterers
Chinese officials have targeted Uighur former detainees in recent months, rejecting allegations of forced sterilisation and abuse.
A blaze at Syria's Al-Hol refugee camp left at least three people dead, including two children.
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