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Bahraini uprising: Bahraini authorities tear gas and sound bomb a pro-democracy rally, among the largest such rallies there in recent weeks. Meanwhile, a defence lawyer confirms that a court hearing is scheduled for next week in the case of a jailed 11-year-old boy accused of protesting against the regime.
2012-06-8

France says Syrian regime leaders will answer for "murderous folly".
2012-05-28

The New York-based Human Rights Watch accuses Syrian forces of continuing their killing sprees in opposition areas even after peace talks began.
2012-05-2

2011 Syrian protests: At least 88 people are killed as a result of police firing at massive "Great Friday" anti-government protests across the country, the deadliest day of protest there yet.
2011-04-22

2011 Egyptian revolution: The detention of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is extended by a further 15 days.
2011-04-22

The Libyan government announces a ceasefire, amid foreign military preparations after a no-fly zone was imposed yesterday.
2011-03-18

Forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council–including 1,000 Saudi troops–arrive in Bahrain amid continuing protests.
2011-03-14

Opposition forces rescue seven rebels 'buried alive' under concrete in a government compound in Benghazi, while close to 100,000 migrant workers flee Libya.
2011-02-28

Al Jazeera reports that many African migrant workers in Libya have been victims of violence due to suspicions that they are mercenaries for Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
2011-02-28