Sectarianism
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 08:12
With his back to the wall, Mr Maliki has demonstrated resilience and fancy political footwork in recent months.
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 09:59
Security officials in Yemen say sectarian clashes in its restive north between rebels and ultraconservative Sunnis have killed two people and injured 12.
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 09:14
Below is a roundup of some of the top articles and news highlights from around the Middle East and North Africa over the last week:
Egypt:
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 09:15
The Sunni armed group Jaish-ul Adl has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a public prosecutor in Iran's southeast, media reports say.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 07:42
As Séléka rebels clash with anti-balaka forces and the dire humanitarian situation worsens, international intervention may be the only solution.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 06:08
In remarks aired by state TV, President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi denounced "sectarian fighting that does not serve the security or stability of the nation."
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:28
Sectarian fighting has reignited between Shiite Huthi rebels and Sunni Islamists in northern Yemen, shortly after a ceasefire allowed the evacuation of the critically wounded, both sides said Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:00
"The Houthis are shelling Damaj now with mortars causing five injuries," Salafist spokesman Surour al-Wadi'i said. "The cease fire has not taken hold so far."
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:48
Overnight shelling has taken the death toll from fighting between rival groups in a northern town in Yemen to at least 100 people, a spokesman for one of the groups said on Monday.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:45
The Ambassadors also note the rallying of forces from outside the area, whose presence can only increase tensions and the risk of increased violence.