ARB - Human Rights

Photo Essay: When Only Walls Can Talk

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 14:56:34 +0000

Although Tripoli appears calm, graffiti covering much of the city’s walls hints at the political divisions simmering beneath the surface in Libya’s capital.

Sisi’s Moralism

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:51:08 +0000

The Sisi government’s crackdown on perceived immorality is the latest attempt to instill in Egypt a state-sanctioned interpretation of Islam.

Saving Libya’s Constitution-Making Body

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:29:59 +0000

The dissolution of Libya’s House of Representatives is putting extra pressure on the Constitution Drafting Assembly to negotiate a new political order in the country.

Photo Essay: Arsal Caught Between Lebanon and Syria

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:10:45 +0000

The inability of the Lebanese state to figure out where Arsal stands has made public and state perceptions increasingly hostile toward the town.

The Case Against an Alliance With Assad

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:54:48 +0000

Realpolitik, rather than ethics, provides the most powerful arguments against the growing calls to forge a deal with the Syrian regime.

Jerusalem in Turmoil

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:34:20 +0000

Social and economic grievances among Palestinian residents and the contentious politics of the Israeli right underlie East Jerusalem’s turmoil.

Ennahda’s Next Move

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:38:23 +0000

Ennahda’s failure to address Tunisia’s socio-economic challenges led to its electoral defeat, which may accelerate the movement’s split into a religious and political wing.

Nidaa Tounes and the Prospects of a Unity Government

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:10:27 +0000

Although a unity government between Nidaa Tounes and Ennahda would widen their internal divisions, for each party it is the best option.

Houthis on the Rise in Yemen

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:17:56 +0000

Although the Houthis are well-poised to acquire new territories and increase their influence within Yemen, neither development will bring about peace or prosperity for the country.

Egypt’s 1984

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:25:31 +0000

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s steps to quash dissent exceed the Mubarak era’s in scope and intensity.

The Challenges of Rebuilding Gaza

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:29:12 +0000

Gaza cannot be rebuilt in a political vacuum; and conditions alone placed on international funding of Gaza’s reconstruction are not likely to work.

Taking Advantage of Morocco’s Security Threat

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:11:18 +0000

Although Morocco is not immune to terrorism, the authorities’ exaggeration of the security threat does more to serve the Ministry of Interior than to fight terrorism.

Liberty and Security in Tunisia

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:51:18 +0000

The increased role of Tunisia’s security apparatus is generating fears of a potential return of the police state.

Egypt’s Judiciary, Coopted

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:40:17 +0000

The executive branch’s persistent efforts to discourage and punish independent judges have left the judiciary weak and coopted.

Photo Essay: Jordan’s Other Refugees

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:31:08 +0000

Jordan’s attempt to prioritize Syrian and Iraqis refugees leaves its other asylum seekers underserved.

Legitimizing Crackdown on Dissent in Jordan

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:26:24 +0000

Proposed amendments to Jordan’s anti-terror law threaten free expression and may exacerbate the very problem they are hoping to address.

The Syrian Refugees Problem

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:11:16 +0000

Fears of a potential shift in Lebanon’s confessional balance are driving power brokers to enact harsher restrictions on incoming Syrian refugees.

Individuals Before Parties in Egypt’s Elections

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:18:33 +0000

Egypt’s new parliamentary elections law will empower old networks.

Photo Essay: Egypt’s Authoritarian Stage

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:50:17 +0000

Through the lens of family patriarchy, an Egyptian play critiques authoritarian structures and society’s apparent willingness to accept them.

Egypt’s Wiretapping Scandal

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:28:27 +0000

Egypt’s reaction to the domestic wiretapping of activists and politicians does not bode well for the future of citizens’ rights and the rule of law.

The Media’s Effects on BDS

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:23:23 +0000

Increased international media coverage of the BDS movement’s efforts to bring attention to Palestinians’ rights is boosting its mission.

Palestinian Refugees and the Siege of Yarmouk

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:49:18 +0000

Drawn into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk are turning to social media to generate support and to hold their divided leadership and the international community accountable.

The Dangers of Alienating Egypt’s Youth

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:12:30 +0000

If the interim Egyptian government continues to crack down on demonstrations and activists, marginalized youth may turn to more violent means of protest.

An Interview with Moroccan Journalist Ali Anouzla

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:14:00 +0000

"Fifteen years of Mohammed VI’s rule has proven that there is no political will to liberalize the public media or guarantee independent journalism."

Tunisia’s Compromise Constitution

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:56:45 +0000

Tunisia's draft constitution is turning into a text full of contradictions, reflecting the divided nature of Tunisian society.