Middle East
The Use of Torture in Syria
With actions in Syria making the news on a nearly daily basis, I thought it was time to take a quick look at the recent ……Read More
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Middle East
Actors who don’t comply with dress code banned from travel, says judiciary
The spokesman for the Iranian judiciary has announced that Iranian actors who do not fully comply with the dress code for women (hijab) will be ……Read More
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Ahmadinejad VP blames West for droughts in Southern Iran
‘This level of drought is not normal’ An Iranian vice president has suggested that the West is responsible for the recent droughts in southern Iran. ……Read More
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The Perception of Corruption and the Ease of Doing Business in Syria
Since the situation in Syria does not seem to be improving, I thought I'd take a look at an aspect of the country that might ……Read More
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Iran Urged To Free Prisoner of Conscience On Hunger Strike
The Iranian authorities must release a journalist and prisoner of conscience who has been on hunger strike since 26 May in protest at being denied ……Read More
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4,000 Iranian brick workers lose jobs after plant closure
As international sanctions bite As international sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme continue to bear down on the country’s economy, Iranian media reports suggest a job ……Read More