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Egypt: Over 350 arrested in protests against al-Sisi

Over 350 people have been arrested across Egypt in the latest wave of demonstrations against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, according to a Cairo-based non-governmental organization .  In a statement, the Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF) said 356 people have...

Yemen upcycles shot-up buses to ease water shortage

Once a bus wreck peppered with bullet holes, the pristine white water tanker parked in front of a Yemen university now delivers water to students in the war-torn and cholera-hit south. Sitting among still battle-scarred buses, the tanker was repurposed by student welfare officer Nashwan...

Tripoli: UAE drones hit residential area, injure family

Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) on Saturday announced that drones from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) targeted a residential area in Tripoli, seriously injuring several members of a family. In a written statement, GNA said that the attack took place in al-Hadaba...

Egypt: Brother of well-known activist got 15 days in jail

An Egyptian rights lawyer says prosecutors have ordered the brother of a U.S.-based well-known Egyptian activist to remain in custody pending an investigation into taking part in activities of an outlawed group and disseminating fake news. Wael Ghonim, who led a Facebook page that helped...