Category Archives: Middle East
Arab League: End Syria bloodshed
The Arab League calls for an “immediate” end to the bloodshed in Syria, in a statement issued at the end of a meeting in Cairo.
UN warns of Yemen civil war risk
A UN report says Yemen risks sliding into civil war, while criticising security forces for using excessive force against demonstrators and calling for an independent inquiry.
Cluster bomb meeting in Lebanon
Officials from more than 100 countries are in Beirut for an international conference aimed at eradicating cluster bombs.
New fighting over key Libyan town
At least seven anti-Gaddafi fighters are killed in a battle for the town of Bani Walid, held by forces loyal to the fugitive leader, as civilians flee.
G8 pledges $38bn to Arab states
G8 nations pledge billions in aid to reforming Arab countries as the IMF decides to recognise Libya’s post-Gaddafi leadership.
Gaddafi general ‘flees to Niger’
A senior Gaddafi loyalist general flees to Niger along with a group of senior officials, as Interpol issues an arrest warrant for Col Gaddafi.
Blair criticises Iran and Syria
Ex-PM Tony Blair blames Iran for prolonging conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and urges the international community to put pressure on Syria.
Blast kills Palestinian militant
A Gaza militant is killed in an explosion, while suspected settlers spray graffiti on a mosque near Nablus in the second attack since Monday.
Bahrain hunger-strike medics on bail
Bahrain has released on bail 20 medics who are on trial for their role in recent pro-democracy protests, including many who had gone on a hunger strike.
Niger ‘cannot close’ Libya border
Niger’s foreign minister says his country’s border with Libya cannot be closed to prevent fugitive Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi fleeing south.
