Middle East Matters

Egyptian Authorities Arrest Entire Newsroom Without Warrants

The journalists’ whereabouts remain unknown, and their families and lawyers have been denied contact.

Oct 4 • Middle East Matters

June 2026

After 10 Years Behind Bars, Egyptian Activist Sentenced to Prison Again for Writing About Prison Conditions

Ahmed Douma’s unjust sentence reflects Egypt’s ongoing crackdown on dissidents and activists

Jun 22 • Middle East Matters

May 2026

Taliban’s New Law Legalizes Child Marriage and Rape for Girls

The law declares that the silence of a “virgin girl” reaching puberty is consent to marriage.

May 23 • Middle East Matters

April 2026

I am Palestinian and Israel Just Legalized My Death.

By Ahmad Ibsais, Palestinian American lawyer

Apr 4

Bahraini Citizen Reportedly Tortured to Death in State Custody

Mohamed Al-Mosawi was a former political prisoner, first detained at 18 and held until he was 30.

Apr 1 • Middle East Matters

February 2026

Taliban’s New Law Allows Men to Beat Wives

“This new law is making our bodies their field of control.”

Feb 23 • Middle East Matters

January 2026

Students Chant for Freedom Across Iran’s University Campuses

University students in cities across Iran have joined the anti-government protests that began in late December, chanting slogans such as “Freedom is our…

Jan 6 • Middle East Matters and Bahar Ghandehari

October 2025

Illegal Israeli Settlers: Agents of State Terror Against Palestinians

By Ahmad Ibsais, Palestinian American lawyer

Oct 30, 2025

Taliban Bans Books Written by Women From Universities

Universities are also prohibited from teaching numerous courses, such as human rights and women’s studies.

Oct 14, 2025 • Middle East Matters

August 2025

Israel is Occupying Gaza to Clean Up the Crime Scene

By Ahmad Ibsais, Palestinian American Lawyer

Aug 17, 2025 • Middle East Matters

June 2025

Bullets Instead of Bread: Aid as a Tool of Genocide in Gaza

By Ahmad Ibsais, Palestinian American Lawyer

Jun 11, 2025 • Middle East Matters

Iranian Authorities Arrest Truck Drivers as Mass Strikes Enter Second Week

Iranian truck drivers in at least 155 cities across the country are protesting low salaries, high insurance rates, and a hike in fuel prices.

Jun 2, 2025 • Middle East Matters