Iraq
Iraq: Anger grows at brutal occupation
Sixty percent of Americans now think that the ’blood shed’ in Iraq is not worth it. The brunt of the ’bloodshed’ has of course been borne by the peoples of Iraq, around 100,000 of whom […]
Middle East
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Turbulent politics as Sharon divorces Likud
The Israeli government is collapsing in turmoil, forcing forward the date of the next general election by eight months.
Qatar
Qatar: 600 striking construction workers win their battle
Immigrant workers in Middle East are on the move
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Peretz victory changes political mood
Just over a week ago, according to many, the unthinkable happened: Amir Peretz, head of the Israeli trade union federation, the Histadruth, a rank outsider in the beginning of the election campaign, won the vote […]
Iraq
Iraq: New Constitution will not end bring peace or prosperity
Constitution passed but nightmare remains
Iraq
Iraq: Women’s rights pushed back
The invasion and occupation of Iraq has resulted in the deaths and suffering of millions of ordinary Iraqis. Among these are the increasing attacks on women’s lives, their rights and conditions.
Iran
Iran: One hundred and seventy strikes in July
International solidarity week with workers’ struggles
Lebanon
Lebanon: Civil war illustrates the tragedy of sectarian division
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Lebanon’s descent into 15 years of horrific civil war.
Egypt
Egypt: Farcical election dents Bush’s Middle East strategy
With 89% of the votes, Egypt’s first contested presidential election on September 7th could have been a crushing victory for Hosni Mubarak. But according to official figures only 23% voted.
Kurdistan
Kurdistan: Kurdish ‘Intifada’ in Iran
Oppressed workers and poor resist regime