Latest posts by Amira Al Hussaini from December, 2010
Israel: Out of Control Fire
The worst fire in Israel's history continues to rage out of control, reports Green Prophet.
Iraq: Black Day in the UN
Iraqi Wamith Al-Kassab is concerned the UN is not doing enough to protect gay people.
Bahrain: The Rise of Social Media
Bahraini Yacoob blogs about the trial of 25 Bahrainis, included two bloggers, accused of instigating violence against the state and spreading false information. He discusses the role of citizen journalists, following a gag order on the coverage of the trial.
MENA: The Social Media Scene in the Middle East
The Huffington Post‘s Arianna Huffington shares her views on the social media scene in the Middle East here.
Saudi Arabia: Top 10 Twitter Users
Saudi Jeans shares his list of the top 10 Twitter users in Saudi Arabia here.
Egypt: Journalist Youssef Shaaban Arrested, then Released
Zeinobia writes about the ordeal of journalist Youssef Shaaban, who was arrested during a protest in Alexandria, and allegedly framed with possession of narcotics. Marwa Rakha also writes about Shaaban's case here. (WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS POST)
Saudi Arabia: Is Saudi Jeans blocked in the UAE?
Saudi blogger Ahmed Al Omran, of Saudi Jeans, is concerned his blog might be blocked in the United Arab Emirates. Is it really blocked?
Israel: Ready for War?
“Is anyone really ever ready for war?” asks Israeli A Soldier's Mother in this post.
