MIDDLE EAST

‘The regime is executing protesters to create fear and suppress any attempt at new mobilisation’

‘The regime uses executions to maintain its grip on power through fear and intimidation’

Gaza: international hypocrisy on full display

States that urged strong action on Russia throw their weight behind Israel

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Iran, back to the grim normal

How long will order restored by violence last?

‘Civil society has taken the lead in advocating for social change, human rights and political reforms’

Gaza: international system failing latest test

Consensus on ceasefire urgently needed as atrocities continue

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Lack of a political horizon leading to the liberation of Palestinians has brought us here’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘We are caught in limbo, neither at war nor at peace, with state institutions nearly collapsed’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘It is clear that most people don’t support the regime anymore and want it gone’

COP28: another climate summit in closed civic space

United Arab Emirates offers greenwashing and PR instead of climate solutions

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT