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Combating Violence Against Women in Jordan

Uniting and organizing national efforts is said to be the most effective method to combat violence against women in Jordan by activists and officials. The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) has already made recommendations for a draft that proposes certain efforts to be made in order to protect women and were made available to [...]

Violence in Libya

Violence has broken out in the South Eastern region of Libya between government forces and members of the Tabu tribe, leading to the siege of the city of Al-Kufra. The army has blockaded the only road leading out of the city, and 11 people have been killed in the clashes. The violence erupted during protests [...]

One Step at a Time for Iraqi Security Forces

Last Thursday, the US military handed over control of even more territory to Iraqi forces. Babil, a once violent area south of Baghdad, is the 12th province of a total of 18 to be transferred back to Iraqi control. According to US military commanders, the frequency of attacks in the province has declined by over [...]

Yemeni Protesters Clash With Police

To commemorate the 45th Anniversary  of the October 14, 1963 Revolution, a huge rally took place in the Radfan district in Yemen. Also, at the Jubail Jabr district of Radfan, Yemenis commemorated the first anniversary of the Al-Habalin incursion, in which four Yemenis died and fifteen were injured. The rallies were organized by the Peaceful Struggle [...]

Peres Condemns Violence in Acre

Shimon Peres has called for peace to return to the riot-torn city of Acre, after four days of violence between Jewish and Arab Israeli mobs. Said the Israeli President, “There are several religions in Israel, there is only one law and one police.” The violence was sparked when an Arab-Israeli man was accused of driving [...]