Sources: IOL
A court in Bahrain upholds the sentences of Arab Spring opposition figures condemned for plotting to overthrow the Western-allied government. Eight of the twenty opponents are confirmed imprisoned for life. 2012-09-4
Yemeni army reports that seventeen militants and at least two government soldiers have died in clashes in south Yemen.2012-06-9
United Nations Special Envoy Kofi Annan visits Syria a day after the Security Council unanimously condemns the Houla massacre. 2012-05-28
Bahraini authorities release human rights activist Nabeel Rajab on bail, though he still faces a travel ban and criminal charges. 2012-05-28
The opposition movement says a deal to end the crisis must not extend President Ali Abdullah Saleh's rule. 2011-05-15
More people leave the inner circle of Gaddafi, including Ali Treki, his choice for the United Nations ambassador. 2011-04-1
Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, authorises a review of emergency laws and an inquiry into the deaths of protesters. 2011-03-31
Libyan state television claims that 48 people have been killed and 150 injured in Operation Odyssey Dawn. 2011-03-20
The United States warns Gulf states to respect the rights of the Bahraini people. 2011-03-14