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Report: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists in the Middle East and North Africa are defying state-sponsored repression and social stigma by sharing stories to help others.
Women continue to face extreme violence throughout the region, whether from former partners or while protesting on the streets.
Analysis: Growing public anger over Israel's war in Gaza and threats to Egypt's border are heaping pressure on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
While some Middle East regimes have temporarily released inmates as the coronavirus spreads in crowded jails, countless political prisoners, activists and journalists remain behind bars.
In the first of a series examining the war against democracy and civic life in Egypt, we look at the mass imprisonment of political opponents, activists and social media commentators.
States of Journalism: The use of spyware by regimes across the Middle East has created a dangerous and hostile environment for journalists. But despite the rise in digital authoritarianism, surveillance fell off the radar during Biden's visit.
Analysis: Instead of embracing pluralism and consensus building, Kais Saied is marginalising and excluding from Tunisia's decision-making processes all who disagree with his autocratic vision.
Our webinar series hosts live discussions on issues related to the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and beyond
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In-depth: Amnesty International's annual report for 2020/21 reveals the scope of the abuses Middle Eastern governments perpetrated while the pandemic was raging.
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Analysis: Algeria's decision to rupture relations with Morocco will come as no surprise to observers who have been following the deepening political rift.