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Violence continues in Yemen as security forces clash with demonstrators calling for an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 32-year rule. Behind the headlines, international aid organisations have told GSN in Sanaa that they are struggling to cope with the growing number of migrants and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Yemen
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Concern over sectarian tension increases as the predominantly Shia unlicensed opposition formally establishes itself. However, both unlicensed and licensed opposition members have told GSN that such fears are unjustified

Bahrain
Issue 896 - 11 March 2011

National Dialogue: how it works

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From 2003 to 2010, eight three-day National Dialogue meetings were convened; the ninth will be held later in 2011. These have a pre-determined agenda and participation is by invitation only, although attendance is optional.

Saudi Arabia
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With many countries anxiously awaiting a potential Saudi Day of Rage, the Kingdom is under close scrutiny. Analysts are calculating how much King Abdullah’s gradualist reform approach will count if youths and those affected by the deep divisions in Saudi society heed increasing calls to take to the streets. Mark Thompson* and GSN examine the King’s efforts to increase public discourse and debate

Saudi Arabia
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Heavy-handed reaction to demonstrations across the country have resulted in at least 34 deaths, revealing Maliki’s authoritarian approach to dealing with a wide range of grievances

Iraq
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Since Kuwait was the first Arab state to have a parliament in 1962, it is no stranger to voices of dissent and opposition within its governing system. It has a powerful and democratically elected National Assembly, with a strong sense of constitutional rights (GSN 891/1). This has earned the emirate a reputation for a vigorous political culture.

Kuwait
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Kurdistan has been infected by the wave of popular rebellion which has brought protesters on to the streets in almost every country of the region from Morocco to Iran. Predictably, the Kurdish unrest took place in the town of Sulaymaniyah, which has always been the focus of political dissent within Iraqi Kurdistan.

Iraq
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SENIOR ROYALS: Return home; TURKI AL-KABIR: Munich security conference; ROYAL ORDER: Mishaal Bin Abdullah (Jiluwi); SENIOR ROYALS: Meetings with French prime minister

Saudi Arabia
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With 24-hour news coverage following every move, the authorities have come under intense pressure to calm the situation on the streets. GSN examines the timeline of recent unrest

Bahrain
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Manama has witnessed Jasmine Revolution-inspired demonstrations calling for political reform. The fervour of opposition has spread to many Gulf states, where aged leaders are being challenged by their youthful populations

Kuwait | Bahrain | United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Although the Kingdom is slowly liberalising, the authorities are not yet ready to formally approve political groups. The tense crisis in neighbouring Bahrain will not bolster their self-confidence in handling reform campaign pressures

Saudi Arabia
Issue 895 - 25 February 2011

Two Yemenis dead as opposition grows

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The opposition claimed the dead as their martyrs. The sit-in was one of several protests on the same day in Yemen. There were others in Aden and Taiz, and in the provinces of Ibb and Lahj.

Yemen
Issue 895 - 25 February 2011

Bahrain: a history of unrest

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Bahrain has a long history of unrest, reflecting its complex sectarian, ethnic and socio-economic divisions. Of all the Gulf Co-operation Council states, it is perhaps Bahrain that has the longest history of organised political opposition

Bahrain
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Iraq has felt some of the revolutionary zeal that has taken hold in the Arab world, with hundreds of people protesting against corruption and high unemployment. Some have died and some injured in clashes with police.

Iraq
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Tehran’s security forces and riot police were on the streets on Sunday 20 February using batons and tear gas to prevent opposition groups and individuals from commemorating the deaths of two young Iranians, Sanee Zhaleh, a Kurd, and Mohammad Mokhtari, who were shot dead during anti-government protests on 14 February.

Iran