Activists
Thousands gathered in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to commemorate a year since a massive anti-government demonstration turned violent, but the event descended into chaos as protesters clashed with police. At least 60 people were killed last year by security forces during weeks of protests over tax rises and the
Activists
Protesters clashed with police in London as the UK government announced plans to ban the Palestine Action group, citing its recent acts of vandalism at an RAF base and other public demonstrations. The move comes after the group's activities, including spraying a plane at RAF Brize Norton and
Activists
Thousands of peaceful demonstrations took place across the US on Saturday as part of the "No Kings" movement, a coalition of groups organized to protest against Donald Trump's administration. Protesters gathered in various cities, including Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis, to express their opposition to the
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
The United Nations General Assembly has made a rare move to castigate one of its own members, voting to suspend Libya's membership in the UN's Human Rights Council. The decision, made by consensus, reflects near-unanimous disapproval of the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, which has
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
As the US administration ramps up its pressure on Libyan leader Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton confirmed that all options were on the table, including a no-fly zone, to drive him from power. The US has begun moving warships toward Libya and frozen $30 billion in
Government resistance
As protests and crackdowns in Libya intensify, international diplomats are calling for restraint, while simultaneously looking for a way forward in Egypt, which has weathered its own popular uprising. The bloodiest of the anti-government protests sweeping the Arab world, Libya's situation has drawn condemnation from human rights groups
Government resistance
The Kurdistan regional government in Iraq has faced mounting criticism from human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, over the use of force against anti-government protesters. The situation escalated after a 17-year-old boy, Serkho Mohammed, was killed during clashes between protesters and armed militia affiliated with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)
Mubarak, Hosni
Egypt's tourism industry, heavily impacted by the anti-government protests that led to President Hosni Mubarak's ouster, is on the path to revival. The government announced plans to reopen historical sites, including the pyramids of Giza, on Sunday, as part of an effort to restore the country&
Mubarak, Hosni
The Obama administration's handling of the protests in Egypt has undergone significant changes over the past month, with the White House recalibrating its role in encouraging democratization in the Middle East. Initially, administration officials made statements that sometimes contradicted each other, but as the protests unfolded, President Obama
Mubarak, Hosni
Leaders of the Egyptian democracy movement are vowing to escalate their pressure for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, despite the government's claims of having already begun negotiations to end the uprising. The protests, now in their 13th day, have continued to draw large crowds, with over 100,
Mubarak, Hosni
President Barack Obama expressed optimism on Egypt's path to change, stating that the country is "making progress" in negotiating an end to the standoff between the government and protesters demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. The president's comments came as Egypt's
Mubarak, Hosni
As the protests in Egypt gain momentum, the country's leader, Hosni Mubarak, appears to be on the verge of departure, sending shockwaves through the Middle East and the United States. For decades, Mubarak has been a steadfast ally of the US, but his likely exit raises concerns about
