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Daily life in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp

Daily life of the palestinians people in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp in the northern Gaza Strip on 22nd February 2012.

by Sameh Rahmi in Palestinian Territory on 22/02/2012

Politics

The funeral of Nasruldeen Barhek in Alqameshli

The funeral of the martyr Nasruldeen Barhek in Alqameshli. He had been killed in Qamishli by Assad's militia.

by Majid Almustafa in Syria on 22/02/2012

Politics

Three people were killed in clashes in Beni Suef - Egypt

Three people were killed and six people were injured in clashes in Beni Suef ( 120 Km south Cairo ). Two families clashed over a girl.

by Mahmoud Khaled in Egypt on 22/02/2012

22/02/2012 - Daily life in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp - Palestinian Territory - Daily life of the palestinians people...
22/02/2012 - The funeral of Nasruldeen Barhek in Alqameshli - Syria - The funeral of the martyr Nasruldeen...
22/02/2012 - Three people were killed in clashes in Beni Suef - Egypt - Egypt - Three people were killed and six people...
22/02/2012 - Christians Flock The Holy Sepulchre on Ash Wednesday – Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Christian pilgrims and...
21/02/2012 - Edlib residents protesters demonstrate against Bashar al-Assad - Syria - Protesters gather in Edlib against the...
21/02/2012 - Old City of Sana'a citizens vote in Yemen's presidential election - Yemen - In the Old City of Sana'a, for...
21/02/2012 - Officers and soldiers of Free Syrian Army in Edlib - Syria - North Shield Battalion of the Free...
21/02/2012 - Chaos in southern Yemen - Yemen - VIDEOS: Chaos during the time of the...
21/02/2012 - University students march on the anniversary of International Day - Egypt - University students march on the...

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Edlib residents protesters demonstrate against Bashar al-Assad

Politics

Edlib residents protesters demonstrate against Bashar a...

Protesters gather in Edlib against the Assad regime as bloodshed continues in Syria. Allegedly, 8,000 have been killed in cities and many villages destroyed as Assad faces increasing in...
by Majid Almustafa, on 21st of February 2012
H2: The Jewish neighborhood inside Hebron

Our World

H2: The Jewish neighborhood inside Hebron

The Palestinian city of Hebron contains approximately 120,000 Palestinians. In H2, where more than 500 Jewish settlers live among 30,000 Palestinians. The Palestinian populations' ...
by V Moura, on 20th of January 2012
In pictures: The disputed West Bank city of Hebron

Politics

In pictures: The disputed West Bank city of Hebron

The Palestinian city of Hebron contains approximately 120,000 Palestinians. In H2, where more than 500 Jewish settlers live among 30,000 Palestinians. The Palestinian populations' ...
by V Moura, on 20th of January 2012
Daily life in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp

Our World

Daily life in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp

Daily life of the palestinians people in the Jabaliya Refugee Camp in the northern Gaza Strip on 22nd February 2012.
by Sameh Rahmi, on 22nd of February 2012
The funeral of Nasruldeen Barhek in Alqameshli

Politics

The funeral of Nasruldeen Barhek in Alqameshli

The funeral of the martyr Nasruldeen Barhek in Alqameshli. He had been killed in Qamishli by Assad's militia.
by Majid Almustafa, on 22nd of February 2012
Clashes in front of Ofer prison during demonstration for Khader Adnan

Politics

Clashes in front of Ofer prison during demonstration fo...

Clashed occured with Israeli army during a demonstration in front of Ofer prison (Israeli prison in West Bank) in support of jailed hunger-striker Khader Adnan, who was on hunger strike...
by Emilie Baujard, on 21st of February 2012
Solidarity Protests for Khader Adnan Peak, Israel Consents to Release

Politics

Solidarity Protests for Khader Adnan Peak, Israel Conse...

Solidarity demonstrations for Palestinian hunger striker Khader Adnan, as Israel unexpectedly approved his early release from administrative detention.
by Dylan Collins, on 21st of February 2012
Presidential elections begin in Yemen

Politics

Presidential elections begin in Yemen

Hundreds of voters made their voices heard in Sanaa to replace Yemen's longtime ruler, Ali Abdullah Saleh, in an election marred by sporadic violence.
by Saleh Maglam, on 21st of February 2012
Marginalized class participate in the elections of Yemen

Politics

Marginalized class participate in the elections of Yeme...

For the first time in the history of Yemen a marginalized category for the presidential elections in Yemen. Residents hope to hope to have a voice to stave off poverty.
by Saleh Maglam, on 21st of February 2012
Christians Flock The Holy Sepulchre on Ash Wednesday – Jerusalem

Society

Christians Flock The Holy Sepulchre on Ash Wednesday – ...

Thousands of Christian pilgrims and believers flock the Church of The Holy Sepulchre on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, in Western Christianity, and occurs 46 day...
by Nir Alon, on 22nd of February 2012
Three people were killed in clashes in Beni Suef - Egypt

Politics

Three people were killed in clashes in Beni Suef - Egyp...

Three people were killed and six people were injured in clashes in Beni Suef ( 120 Km south Cairo ). Two families clashed over a girl.
by Mahmoud Khaled, on 22nd of February 2012
Yemeni women participate in the Presidential elections

Politics

Yemeni women participate in the Presidential elections

Yemeni women had a remarkable presence in the presidential elections, where Aqubln women posted their votes at a local polling station.
by Saleh Maglam, on 21st of February 2012
The Jahalin of Wa’r al Beik

Politics

The Jahalin of Wa’r al Beik

On the night of January 25th 2012, Yousef Thayafeen, his wife and five children saw their house in Wa'r al Beik demolished by the Israel Occupation Forces. Israel claims Bedouin ho...
by Silvia Boarini, on 30th of January 2012
Yemeni tribal Sheikh

Politics

Yemeni tribal Sheikh

A sheikh from a Yemeni tribe seen here chewing the local leaf known as qat. The habit is common among many men in the country for the mild narcotic effects that the leaf produces.
by Saleh Maglam, on 21st of February 2012
Khader Adnan's release date celebrated in Gaza

Politics

Khader Adnan's release date celebrated in Gaza

Palestinian's celebrated an announcement of the imminent release date for Khader Adnan. The Palestinian prisoner has ended a 66-day hunger strike over his detention by Israel in a ...
by Jeffrey Bright, on 21st of February 2012
Old City of Sana'a citizens vote in Yemen's presidential election

Politics

Old City of Sana'a citizens vote in Yemen's presidentia...

In the Old City of Sana'a, for years recognized as a bastion of support for outgoing president Ali Abdullah Saleh, local citizens turned out in large numbers to vote in Abd Rabbu M...
by Luke Somers, on 21st of February 2012
Officers and soldiers of Free Syrian Army in Edlib

Society

Officers and soldiers of Free Syrian Army in Edlib

North Shield Battalion of the Free Syrian Army consists of 500 officers and soldiers. It is composed of defected Syrian Armed Forces personnel, who have been active during the Syrian Up...
by Majid Almustafa, on 21st of February 2012
Palestinians celebrate the announcement of Adnan Khader's release date

Politics

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of Adnan Khader...

Citizens celebrate the decision not to renew the administrative detention of the prisoner Adnan Khader and the decision to release him on next April 17th. Khader is on his 66th day of a...
by Mahmoud illean, on 21st of February 2012
Palestinian youths throwing stones at the Dome of Rachel's Tomb

Politics

Palestinian youths throwing stones at the Dome of Rache...

Palestinian youths throw stones at the Dome of Rachel's Tomb, after a march of solidarity with the captive Sheikh Khader Adnan who has been on hunger strike for 66 days.
by Mahmoud illean, on 21st of February 2012
Chaos in southern Yemen

Politics

Chaos in southern Yemen

VIDEOS: Chaos during the time of the presidential election, where protesters broke into the demand for secession movement from one polling station in the city of Shibuya and South Yemen...
by Saleh Maglam, on 21st of February 2012

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The verdict for the murder of

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 27/10/2009 - 10:48.

The verdict for the murder of Marwa al-Sherbini, 31, who was three-months pregnant at the time with her second child, killed by Alex Wiens a Russian born resident of Dresden is expected on November 11, 2009. The initial lack of interest in the case by police and the media sparked outrage in the Islamic community. Protests are expected across the Islamic community especially in Egypt (her country of origin) and Iran.

Day of Arafaat

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 17:08.

Day of Arafaat (Yaum-al-Arafah), the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Images and reports welcome. 11/26/09

MAS Freedom Executive

Submitted by Aishah Schwartz on Fri, 10/07/2009 - 19:24.

MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray is in Cairo as part of the U.S. version of George Galloway's Viva-Palestina. The larger part of the convoy is headed toward Gaza from Grand Pyramids hotel Saturday morning around 10 AM. A smaller group to launch Sunday morning.
Mr. Bray is available for interviews and can be reached at +20 016 811 2444.
BACKGROUND STORY HERE: http://www.masnet.org/takeaction.asp?id=5383