After ultra-orthodox Jews used concentration camp symbolism in a protest against secular authorities, a new bill seeks to control use of Nazi-era imagery. Daniella Peled reports
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UAE 5 still face restrictions after pardon
Five political activists now released after being pardoned by the Emirati president still face challenges after their release. Sara Yasin reports
Egyptian tycoon to be tried for Islamic Mickey Mouse tweet
An image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Islamic gear might land one of Egypt's wealthiest men in prison. Business tycoon and politician Naguib...
Bahrain: Policeman jailed for joining protests
A Bahraini policeman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for his involvement in protests against the government last year. 25...
Bahrain: Human rights defender attacked
Prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was severely beaten by security services in Bahrain during a demonstration on Friday. Rajab was...
Tunisia: Two female journalists covering protest assaulted by police
Two female journalists have been assaulted by police whilst covering protests in Tunisia. Sana Farhat of French-language daily Le Temps and Maha...
Iran: Clampdown on internet use
Police in Iran have begun a heavy clampdown on internet freedom ahead of parliamentary elections in March, as tighter regulations on internet cafe...
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood plans to sue independent newspaper for libel
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood today announced plans to sue an independent newspaper for allegedly insulting the leader and its female members....
Syrian journalist dies after being shot by gunmen
A Syrian journalist with gunshot wounds in the head died on 2 January after three days in a Damascus hospital. Shukri Ahmed Ratib Abu Burghul was...
Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil ends hunger strike after 130 days
Imprisoned blogger Maikel Nabil ended his 130-day hunger strike on Saturday after being transferred to a prison hospital on 1 January following...