Daria Solovieva
Rare Algerian Dissent Faces Government Crackdown
Algeria was calmer than its neighbors during the Arab Spring, but a protest movement is now building against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Egypt's Regime Is Supressing All Dispute of Its Rabaa Massacre Report
On Tuesday, the Egyptian government shut down an opposition event that questioned its report into last year's controversial Rabaa massacre.
Libya's Rebels Want Political Autonomy and Oil Exports
The rebels in eastern Libya control the oilfields and say they want independence from Tripoli. Meanwhile, the government seems helpless.
Navy SEALs Seize Rogue Tanker but Libya's Oil Crisis Continues
US Navy SEALs boarded the "Morning Glory" on Sunday, but the standoff in Libya's oil fields is having massive economic consequences
There’s No Way Assad Can’t Win Syria’s Next Election
Syria has passed new laws disqualifying most potential challengers to President Assad in this year's vote. They may also derail peace talks.
Saudi Princesses Claim King Is Confining and Drugging Them
A former wife of King Abdullah says her four daughters have been captive for 13 years and are being “forced to take poisonous substances.”
Egypt's Regime Quick to Blame Muslim Brotherhood for Another Attack
Insurgents attacked an army bus in Cairo on Thursday, killing one officer. Within hours, the government accused the Muslim Brotherhood.
US Bombards Yemen With Drone Strikes, But the Policy Is Backfiring
The US military is increasing drone strikes on al Qaeda in Yemen, but the policy could be counterproductive.
Arab Governments Are Ganging Up on the Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt designated the Muslim Brotherhood a "terrorist" organization in December. Now Saudi Arabia and the UAE have followed suit.
Putin Is Already Turning Crimea Into Russia
Ahead of Crimea’s referendum next week on whether to join Russia, its citizens are already getting a taste of what life there is like.
Journalists Abducted and Attacked in Increasingly Hostile Crimea
Reporters and activists were threatened and kidnapped in Crimea over the weekend as the referendum on its future looms.
Egypt’s Splintered Opposition Fights for Survival Against the Military
Even as Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is poised to become Egypt’s president there are still anti-army protests on the streets.