Effects of Syrian uprising ripple throughout region
The Syrian uprising is causing a ripple of effects felt across the region by the beleaguered country’s neighbours and beyond.
Rana Muhammad Taha
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FJP headquarters burned
The party is proceeding with legal action following fires at two buildings in Cairo and Giza
Egyptian FM requests release of Guantanamo prisoner
Foreign Ministry has officially requested the release of Egyptâs last prisoner in Guantanamo Bay military prison
Controversial Fatwa banning Muslims from eating and drinking in the streets during the day in Ramadan
The Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaâ has issued a Fatwa saying that it is “religiously unacceptable for any Muslims to publicly display that they are not fasting in Ramadan without an excuse”
Syrian opposition uses government tanks against Al-Assad forces
After claiming to have overun three police stations in Aleppo this week, Syrian opposition forces are now saying they have turned captured tanks onto to Bashar Al-Assad’s forces
TV talk shows in Ramadan mostly disappoint
A different trend seen this Ramadan involves familiar actors, musicians and the like who have featured as guests in these talk shows for years, suddenly posing as political experts.
Bahraini Crown Prince orders police to use restraint with protesters
The move came after Bahraini authorities banned public demonstrations by Bahraini political association
Clinton statement causes backlash
Statements by US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton regarding religious freedom in Egypt are causing controversial reactions
Saudi Arabia blogger released after spending a year in prison without charges
Saudi authorities release Nazir Al-Majid, a year after detaining him
Al-Bashir declines invitation to meet with Kiir
Al Bashir turns down an invitation to meet the South Sudanese president
Romneyâs statements during Israel visit cause controversy
Romney’s statements cause controversy
Nationwide blackout in Lebanon threatened
Blackout threatened as power cuts continue in Lebanon
Al-Gabaly leaves for Saudi Arabia despite travel ban
Al-Gabaly submitted a written approval granting him one-off permission to travel
Golan Druze man arrested for spying for Syria
The Shin Bet says that Johary admitted working for the Syrian intelligence by gathering information for them about the IDF positions, bases and trainings
200,000 Syrians flee Aleppo
An exodus of historic proportions is underway as besieged citizens abandon Syriaâs second city for safety
‘Cairo Declaration’ to create free-travel zone
The deal allows free-travel between the first three North African states to successfully toppled their entrenched governments
Syrian Foreign minister visits Iran
The troubled government turns to a loyal ally
Bahrain interior minister orders investigation into violations
Sheikh Rashed Ibn Abdullah Al-Khalifa has ordered an investigation into violations of personal rights committed during crack-downs on protesters
Kidnapped paramedic: âIt was general intelligence who abducted meâ
Anas Al-Assal recalls his kidnapping, questioning, beating, drugging and sudden release
Spanish foreign minister: Mali a âplatform for terrorismâ
A dozen aid workers are evacuated from the border of Algeria in fear of attacks
Aleppo under seige as Syrian army tightens its grip
The fighting in and around Aleppo has intensified to the point where the Red Crescent group decided to suspend some of its operations in the city
Political activist and paramedic tied to ‘No Military Trials’ kidnapped from home
The kidnapping of two activists against the military signals the treacherous road facing the No Military Trial campaign
Israeli commercial featuring President Morsy causes controversy
A commercial urging the reconstruction of King Solomonâs Temple seen as an insult to president
Turkish military raids Kurdish rebels killing 15
The tense situation with the country’s Kurds is exacerbated by Turkeyâs policies toward Syria
Syrian refugee influx in Lebanon
90,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon following Damascus bombing
Syrian refugee influx in Lebanon
90,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon following Damascus bombing
Jordanian Foreign Minister discusses Syria with President Morsy
Egypt pledges support for humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan
Abasseya trial resumes
Mixed reactions as some are acquitted and others sentenced
Thousands of Syrian refugees continue massive exodus into neighbouring countries
With the Syrian crisis taking on differing challenging security and political dimensions almost hourly, a continuous exodus of thousands of Syrian refugees across Syriaâs borders into neighboring countries steadily rises by the day.
Photopia launches photography course
Located in Korba, Heliopolis, Photopia is a photography hub that aims to create a space where anyone interested in or related to photography can find what he or she needs.