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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences
Middle East
September 17, 2026
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences
During her incarceration at Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi would smuggle out fragments of writing with…
British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests
World
September 17, 2026
British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests
A prestigious London university will re-enrol an Egyptian student who was suspended following his participation in pro-Palestinian protests, after senior…
‘I knew I would prevail’: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil talks to CNN about his months in ICE detention
Middle East
July 13, 2025
‘I knew I would prevail’: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil talks to CNN about his months in ICE detention
CNN — Detained for more than 100 days without charge, and with the threat of deportation looming over him, Palestinian…
A prominent Palestinian activist’s case heads to court days after he was arrested and his green card revoked
World
March 12, 2025
A prominent Palestinian activist’s case heads to court days after he was arrested and his green card revoked
CNN — When attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil enter the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York on Wednesday, they…
Iran’s jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi allowed to leave prison for 21 days after surgery
Middle East
December 4, 2024
Iran’s jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi allowed to leave prison for 21 days after surgery
CNN — Iranian authorities have allowed Narges Mohammadi, the country’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize…
Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran
Middle East
November 16, 2024
Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran
Warning: This story contains descriptions of self-harm that some readers might find distressing CNN — Iranian activist Kianoosh Sanjari, who…
What did Sisi and Biden discuss regarding the Alaa Abdel-Fattah case?
Egypt
November 13, 2022
What did Sisi and Biden discuss regarding the Alaa Abdel-Fattah case?
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke about US President Joe Biden’s meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi…
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Egyptian authorities have released Ramy Shaath, an activist and son of a prominent Palestinian politician, his family said on Saturday.…
Activist Esraa Abdel Fattah removed from travel ban list
Egypt
December 10, 2021
Activist Esraa Abdel Fattah removed from travel ban list
The Egyptian judiciary has ordered the removal of the name of activist and journalist Esraa Abdel Fattah from the lists…
Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years
Middle East
December 28, 2020
Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists was sentenced Monday to nearly…