Sources: IOL
Egypt's supreme court calls for the dissolution of the lower house of parliament and for fresh elections after ruling that last year's parliamentary vote was unconstitutional. 2012-06-14
Bahraini uprising: An 11-year-old child is released after weeks in detention, but still faces being put on trial for "joining an illegal gathering". 2012-06-11
The people of Jordan rally in Amman against their government's decision to raise fuel and electricity prices to ease budget deficit. 2012-06-8
At least 18 deaths are reported by Yemen's defence ministry as a result of an army offensive intent on recapturing the capital of Abyan Governorate. 2012-04-20
Italy temporarily closes its embassy and withdraws its staff, citing threats against Western embassies in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a. 2011-05-31
2011 Saudi Arabian protests: Amid demonstrations by the unemployed, women protesters gather to demand a vote but are defeated and rounded up by authorities. 2011-04-24
The official death toll since the 2011 Syrian protests is 27 since March 15 with confirmed deaths occurring in the cities of Homs, Sanamen, Daraa and Latakia. 2011-03-26
Pro-Gaddafi forces are besieging the towns of Misrata and Zawiya. 2011-03-13
The Justice and Equality Movement in Darfur, western Sudan, asks the United Nations to rescue its leader in Libya, after accusations he was supporting mercenary activities in the country. 2011-02-28
Hillary Clinton calls on Libyan authorities to "stop this unacceptable bloodshed". 2011-02-21