Maryam al-Khawaja asks British MPs to put pressure on Bahrain to commit to reforms and free political prisoners Herstory
Posted September 13, 2012 by AWMWC
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Maryam al-Khawaja asks British MPs to put pressure on Bahrain to commit to reforms and free political prisoners

Today at the Houses of Parliament, Maryam al-Khawaja asked MPs to put pressure on Bahrain to commit to reforms and free politcal prisoners, including her father and sister. Here, the prominent human rights defender denounces Britain’s... Read more

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Dangerous journalism: Jordanian Member of Parliament uses firearms during a talk show on air News
Posted July 6, 2012 by AWMWC
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Dangerous journalism: Jordanian Member of Parliament uses firearms during a talk show on air

By Iqbal Tamimi Journalism is getting more dangerous than ever in the Middle East, with recurrent incidents of physical attacks between guests live on air, including hitting with shoes, biting, kicking, abusive wordings, furniture and now fire... Read more

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Moroccan MP showing too much of her legs sparks debate Herstory
Posted May 3, 2012 by AWMWC
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Moroccan MP showing too much of her legs sparks debate

By Iqbal Tamimi  A photo taken for Moroccan Member of Parliament, Nabeela Binamro sparked waves of controversy. Not because she is a member of The Authenticity and Modernity opposition Party, but because the photo taken of her during a... Read more

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