MIDDLE EAST

‘Colonial powers of the global north have normalised murder and devastation in the global south’

‘Transnational feminist solidarity is vital in the struggle against gender-based violence’

Saudi Arabia: clean as new

Oil diplomacy turns a blind eye to the regime’s human rights violations

Palestine: activism gone digital

Technology is playing a key role in human rights work – and bringing backlash

Iran: food price rises fuel renewed protests

Government responds by vilifying protesters and unleashing yet more violence

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘They label us antisemites or terrorists to silence us and paralyse our human rights work’

Elections bring a breath of fresh air to Lebanese politics

Voices of protest now have the chance to make themselves heard in parliament

‘The political youth movement was a major pillar of the opposition to the ruling class’

‘This election has brought to the forefront new voices speaking about rights’

UAE: tyranny behind the glamour

Events like Expo 2020 and MENA Climate Week cannot conceal the reality of repression