Stories about Middle East & North Africa from August, 2015
Iranians Coordinate a Global Event to Support the Iranian Nuclear Deal
"I have no idea who is doing this, but it's kind of awesome."
Iraqi Startups One Year After the Rise of ISIS
Ahmed Marwan shares stories about a few Iraqi startups one year after the rise of ISIS, at Wamda. He explains: But what is more uncertain than calculating the success probability of a startup working in a city less than 50 km away from the turmoil caused by ISIS? That is...
Turkey Hit by Wave of Attacks as It Continues Middle East Military Strikes
As Turkey gets more and more deeply involved in the raging conflict on its border, security threats at home are on the rise.
Gaza's ‘Colorful Neighborhood’ Brings Hope and Healing in Palestine
Gaza's Al Zaytoun is called "the colorful neighborhood" for its brightly painted streets and decorated walls, an urban renewal effort following 2014's Israel-Gaza war.
Should Conspiracy Theories Enjoy Free Speech Protections?
To what extent, should conspiracy theories enjoy free speech protections? Three members of the Global Voices community share their thoughts.
Croatians React to Alleged ISIS Beheading of Tomislav Salopek
Social media users in Croatia, Egypt, and worldwide react to the alleged beheading of a Croatian expat in Egypt by ISIS.
Jason Rezaian’s Lawyer Prevented from Responding to Iranian Prosecutor’s Accusations
The court’s decision on the charges against Rezaian, which include “espionage” and “cooperation with enemy states,” is expected in a week.
Turkish Authorities on Blocking Binge as Political Tensions Rise
Pro-Kurdish and leftist media sites are among the 96 websites most recently blocked by Turkish authorities.
My Birthday
On the day of her birthday, Syrian activist Marcell Shehwaro looks back at the trauma and heartbreak of life in Syria through the prism of birthdays past and present.
232 Turkish Scholars Call for International Help Facilitating Kurdish Peace Process
'The truth does not develop under conditions of war and today Turkey needs the truth before anything else.'
Gülen Schools Get Flushed Out of Tajikistan
"Will Erdoğan end up destroying the key component of the Turkish soft power in Central Asia?"
Fifteen People Killed in ISIS Attack on Saudi Security Forces Mosque in Asir
Fifteen people were killed when an ISIS operative blew himself up in a security forces mosque in Asir, Saudi Arabia. This is the first time ISIS targets a Sunni mosque.
Young Israeli Fashion Designer Prints World's First 3D Collection
Fashion designer and innovator Danit Peleg, 27, is giving the world something to talk about. The creator of the world's first 3D printed clothing collection, Peleg explains: My goal was to create a ready-to-wear collection printed entirely at home using printers that anyone can get. I've spent the past year...
Can Talking About Trash Drive Political Change in Lebanon?
A political movement is coalescing around Lebanese citizens' indignation at their government's cavalier attitude towards garbage disposal.
Israel Appoints Former Leader of West Bank Settlers as New Ambassador to Brazil
Dayan publicly opposes the two-state solution and has previously told the press that ‘those who do are either naïve or liars'.
Iran to Partially Lift Ban on BBC
Iran announces BBC World news will be allowed to operate temporarily inside Iran, while the ban on BBC Persian is to continue.
How Iran Used WikiLeaks to Attack a Human Rights Defender
WikiLeaks' management, unsurprisingly, is not playing along.
Iran Closes Down Hardline Newspaper After Anti Nuclear Deal Coverage
Iran's Press Supervisory have closed down 9 Dey, a hardline newspaper that has published dissenting views to the nuclear deal signed between Iran and the P5+1 countries, signed in Vienna on July 13. Iran shuts down hardline conservative weekly for criticising the nuclear deal pic.twitter.com/dMKJKKAcuK — Mehrzad Kohanrouz (@MehrzadBBC) August 3,...
#NepalQuake: When Human Trafficking Is not Earth-Shattering And More Needs To Be Done
Post-earthquake, an overwhelmed Nepali state struggles to develop a long-term vision to tackle the vultures of human trafficking within and beyond its borders.
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