Topic: Middle East Uprisings

Protests in Tahrir Square Echo Last Year's Uprising

AP

Thousands of Egyptian citizens descended on Tahrir Square late Saturday to protest the verdict they believe was either too soft, or could leave the door open for Mubarak to walk in an appeal.

By Seth Abramovitch

Jan 22, 2012

Please Welcome Yemen's Fleeing Leader

Outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen has departed the country he has ruled for 33 years, and is making his way to the U.S. for "medical treatment."

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By Uri Friedman

Oct 12, 2011

Libya's Fighting Guitar Heroes

A picture of a guitar-strumming combatant has emerged from Sirte

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By Uri Friedman

Oct 11, 2011

A Foreign Correspondent's Frustration Spills Out on Twitter

Rob Crilly was apparently unhappy about some edits to a piece on Libya

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By Uri Friedman

Oct 7, 2011

Propaganda Parade

China's Stifled Nobel Coverage; Taliban Interviews a Jihadist

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Oct 6, 2011

Libyan Revolt Comes Full Circle: Qaddafi Calls for Protests

A new audio message questions the new government's legitimacy

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By Uri Friedman

Oct 5, 2011

After Vetoes of Syrian Resolution, Diplomatic Theatrics at the U.N.

Russia and China are spinning why they won't condemn the Syrian regime

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 28, 2011

As Opposition Organizes, Civil War Looms in Syria

The opposition is trying to organize as signs of armed rebellion grow

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 28, 2011

An Updated Map of Qaddafi Hideout Rumors

The latest rumor places Qaddafi near the Algerian border

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 26, 2011

The Bitter Rump of Qaddafi Loyalists

Qaddafi fighters are launching attacks from Algeria, Sirte, and Bani Walid

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 23, 2011

After Three Months in Saudi Arabia, Yemen's President Is Back Home

Ali Abdullah Saleh has called for a ceasefire amid civil war worries

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 21, 2011

Propaganda Parade

China Not Fooled by Gary Locke, Zimbabwe Snubbed by Chicago

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 21, 2011

Libya's Latest Tourist Attraction: Qaddafi's Old Homes

Souvenirs and sightseers now roam the deposed leader's old compounds

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 20, 2011

New Call for Assad to Resign from Unlikely Source: Iraq

Iraq says Syria has the 'right to experience democracy'

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 19, 2011

Propaganda Parade

China Channels Gatsby, Yemen Asks 'What Violence?'

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 19, 2011

Yemen Faces Its Worst Violence Since March

Clashes erupted after security forces fired on demonstrators

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 16, 2011

Propaganda Parade

Cuba Fetes Danny Glover, Syria Airs Chilling 'Confession'

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 16, 2011

How Syrian Activists Name Their Friday Protests

Facebook voting and video helps push the slogan to the streets

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 15, 2011

The State Department Is Really Serious This Time: Get Out of Syria!

New sanctions make things complicated for Americans in Syria

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 14, 2011

Propaganda Parade

China Tackles Bathroom Etiquette, Syria Lauds 'Big Table' Dialogue

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 13, 2011

The Carpet Salesman Charged With Hunting Qaddafi

Hisham Buhagiar says Qaddafi is in the southern Sahara

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 12, 2011

Scenes from the New Libyan Leader's Triumphant Tripoli Speech

Challenges confronting Mustafa Abdel-Jalil are forgotten during a jubilant night in Martyr's Square

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 12, 2011

Propaganda Parade

North Korea Discovers DVDs, Zimbabwe Says Homosexuality Isn't African

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 9, 2011

Propaganda Parade

China Blasts U.S. War on Terror, Syria Measures Flags

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 9, 2011

Syria Now Too Violent Even for Hamas

Islamist group is considering moving its headquarters to Cairo

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 9, 2011

Deciphering Iran's Newly Strained Relations With Syria

Iran is trying to keep Assad in power while courting the Arab street

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 8, 2011

Americans Lost Interest in Libya Five Months Ago

Interest briefly surged when the rebels stormed Tripoli

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 8, 2011

Libya May Not Be Iraq, But There Sure Are Similarities

Missing weapons, fears of retribution, and talk of a power vacuum

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 8, 2011

Why Is Qaddafi Using Syrian TV to Tell the World He's Still in Libya?

The deposed Libyan leader depends on a foreign outlet to get his messages out

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 7, 2011

Propaganda Parade

Iran Calls Britons Liars, Belarus Has Op-Ed Confusion

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 7, 2011

The Mubarak Trial Is an Absolute Mess

Courtroom chaos, witness credibility problems and violent clashes

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 7, 2011

A Map of Qaddafi Hideout Rumors

The latest reports suggest Qaddafi is in Libya but headed south

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 6, 2011

Fresh Reports Suggest Top Qaddafi Officials Escaped to Niger

The State Department doesn't think the convoy included Qaddafi himself

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 6, 2011

Did Qaddafi Hitch a Ride on a Niger-Bound Convoy?

A long caravan of armored vehicles has crossed Libya's southern border

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 2, 2011

Back to School in a Post-Qaddafi Libya

Officials confront war-ravaged facilities and Qaddafi-dominated curricula

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 1, 2011

Going by CNN Style Rules, the Libyan Coup Is Complete

The news outlet is now referring to Libya's "ousted ruler" and "transitional leaders"

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 1, 2011

World Leaders Chart Libya's Future as Qaddafi Warns of Insurgency

Hillary raised concerns about the Lockerbie bomber at the Paris meeting

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 1, 2011

The Libyan Rebels' Manipulation of Foreign Media

Reports of Qaddafi's imminent capture and the arrest of his sons raise credibility questions

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 31, 2011

Propaganda Parade

China Allows Newspapers to Like Lady Gaga

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 31, 2011

Report: Qaddafi Son Claims Dad Wants a Role in Rebel Government

Saadi says Muammar gave him official power to negotiate with rebels

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 31, 2011

Rebels Reject UN Military Force but Struggle to Unify Country

The UN will help Libya's interim leaders organize a police force and elections

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 30, 2011

Qaddafi's Son to Turn Himself In

Third son of Muammar Qaddafi tells the NTC he's ready to join the revolution

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 30, 2011

Qaddafi Family Evaded Rebels in Convoy of Mercedes Limos

Qaddafi's wife and children didn't have much of a problem entering Algeria

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 30, 2011

Rebels: Nearly One Percent of Libya's Population Has Died in Conflict

There's no final tally, but a military commander estimates 50,000 have been killed

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 29, 2011

Algeria: An Obvious Destination for the Qaddafis

Algeria hasn't recognized the rebels or called for Qaddafi to step down

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 26, 2011

Disturbing Trend in Tripoli: Reports of Executions and Abandoned Bodies

There is evidence of abuses on both sides of the conflict

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 25, 2011

Qaddafi's Desperate PR Campaign to Save Himself

Qaddafi compares himself to the Queen of England in a letter to Congress and Senate.

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 25, 2011

Rebel Cabinet Moves to a Still-Unstable Tripoli

But Muammar Qaddafi is still missing and fighting persists

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 25, 2011

Syrian Gunmen Break Hands of Dissident Cartoonist

The attack on Ali Ferzat may prove a rallying point for the Syrian uprising

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 25, 2011

Hunt for Qaddafi Takes Rebels Through Underground Tunnels

The passages include a bedroom and phone bank, but no Qaddafi

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