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Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Nayef Al-Fayez said on Tuesday that Jordan is one of the most important tourist destinations globally. Tourism Minister Nayef Al-Fayez noted that the tourism sector recorded high numbers this…
Public returns to restored national museum after disruptions of unrest and Covid 19 fade in Baghdad
Staff at The Iraqi National Museum in Baghdad welcome the return of the local public and international visitors. The museum's organizers told A24 they are delighted with the influx of visitors from Iraq and abroad, noting the museum still…
Demonstrators continue to flock to Nisour Square
Thousands of demonstrators in Nisour Square headed Saturday afternoon to the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Demonstrators chanted slogans demanding the overthrow of the regime and the accountability of the…
“Tishreen” crowds flock to Tahrir Square amid strict security measures
Hundreds of Iraqi demonstrators Saturday flocked to Tahrir Square in Baghdad to commemorate the third anniversary of the Tishreen revolution, amid unprecedented security measures as many bridges and main roads leading to the demonstration…
Tunisian women condemn killing of Mahsa Amini, confirm their support for Iran’s protests
Tunisian civil rights activists staged a protest yesterday Friday in front of the Iranian Cultural Center in Tunis to support the protests of Iranian women and denounce the repression of their rights and freedoms.
Naila Zoghlami,…
Female activists: Current situation in Iran is feminist revolution against regime
The women’s rights movements and protests in Iran have shed light on reality of rights and freedoms in the Arab world and Middle East. Tunisia is a pioneer in enacting laws that guarantee freedom of expression and women’s rights, however,…
Report on crimes of torture in secret prisons in Shabwa
Civil Network for Media, Development and Human Rights (CNMDHR) in Aden held a press conference today to discuss report on “crimes of torture in secret prisons in Shabwa” attributed to pro-Islah special forces. The report accused Abed Rabbo…
Female activists: Current situation in Iran is response to violations against women
Iran has been witnessing, for nearly two weeks, continuous protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini while she was detained by the morality police, which sparked international reactions on repression Iranian authorities practice against…
Lebanese Parliament fails to elect a President of the Republic
Lebanese Parliament on Thursday failed to elect a President of The Republic after no candidate could obtain two-thirds of votes of MPs. Parliament is unable to hold a second session due to losing constitutional quorum. Speaker of…
Unique agricultural system for irrigating crops in Ghar al Milh
Agricultural system in coastal city of Ghar al Milh in Bizerte, northern Tunis, is a national treasure, as it is a traditional system with unique property, inherited from ancestry that dates back to Andalusians who founded the city. Tunisia…