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Middle East & North Africa · July, 2014
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Stories about Middle East & North Africa from July, 2014

31 July 2014

#GazaNames: Celebrities and Activists Remember Gaza's Dead

GazaNames campaign features dozens of celebrities and activists holding signs with the names of the victims of the war on Gaza which has so far killed more than 1,400 Palestinians.

Israel's Protective Edge Has Killed More Palestinians in Gaza Than Operation Cast Lead Did in 2008

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Israel

A total of 1,437 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive against the enclave for the 24th day, surpassing that in Cast Lead, six years ago.

Bahrain's Justice Minister Tweeted About Giving His Political Opponents a Political ‘Slap’

Written by Noor Mattar · Bahrain

Slapping, kicking and other forms of physical violence were found to be part of the government's systematic mistreatment or torture of political opponents since the 2011 uprising.

[Warning: Graphic] Video From Gaza Documents the Killing of Journalist Ramy Ryan by Israeli Missiles

Written by Joey Ayoub · Israel

At the time of writing, Gaza's death toll is 1,361, among whom 315 are children.

30 July 2014

As Another School and Shelter in Gaza is Bombed, a UN Spokesman Breaks Down in Tears in a Video Interview

Written by Sahar Habib Ghazi · Israel

"Last night, children were killed as they slept next to their parents on the floor of a classroom in a UN designated shelter in Gaza. Today the world stands disgraced."

28 July 2014

Leaked Cybercrime Law Could Undo Tunisia's Pioneer Status on Internet Rights

Written by Afef Abrougui · Tunisia

Government officials renew calls for filtering and monitoring of the Internet under the pretext of "fighting terrorism" -- could this mean the end of Tunisia's Internet rights renaissance?

PHOTO: Crowds Outside a Cairo Liquor Store

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Quick Reads · Egypt

‘Shots Started Ringing Everywhere. Then What? Then People Being Hit, Screams, Utter Chaos’

Written by Ayesha Saldanha · Israel

A young Gazan man recalled on Facebook the death and devastation he witnessed during the Israeli assault on Khuza'a, which killed two of his cousins.

27 July 2014

Under Bombs, Gaza's Doctors Are Saving Lives and Tweeting Heartbreaking Stories Between Shifts

Written by Sahar Habib Ghazi · Israel

Doctors at an overcrowded hospital have safely delivered a baby from the corpse of a nine-month pregnant mother killed in an air strike.

26 July 2014

Palestinians Accuse Israel of War Crimes, Push for ICC Trial Gets Support Online

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Israel

Palestinian officials have started legal proceedings to put Israel on trial in the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes. Online, netizens tweet their support.

PHOTO: Palestinians Teach Life

Written by Amira Al Hussaini · Quick Reads · Israel

25 July 2014

Images of Air Algerie AH5017 Plane Wreckage in Mali Reveals Violent, Abrupt Crash

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Quick Reads · Sub-Saharan Africa

Gaza Survivor's Twitter Timeline Reveals the Slow Horror of the Massacre at Khuza'a

Written by Mona Kareem · Israel

Reports out of Khuza'a, which has no water, food and shelter, suggest Israel forces weren't letting residents leave the village during the offensive.

23 July 2014

Kuwait, the Gulf's Poster Child of Democracy, Strips Opposition Members of Citizenship

Written by Noor Mattar · Kuwait

Kuwait's decision to revoke the nationalities of opposition members and their families has sent shock waves across the Gulf. Noor Mattar tells us why.