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Repercussions of the Arab Spring

Two men hug during the funeral for Libyan activist Tawfik Bin Saud in Benghazi on September 20, 2014. Tawfik was killed, along with a friend, late on September 19, by unknown gunmen as they were driving home in Libya's eastern coastal city of Benghazi.

The death of a teen activist marks a new low in Benghazi’s violence

Conflict

Last week, a group of activists, civil rights workers and military leaders were killed by Islamic militants — Tawfik Bensaud, a teenage peace activist, was among them. While politically-motivated killings are all too common in post-revolution Libya, the events of Benghazi’s “Black Friday” are a new low.

Nidhal Bouallagui's breakdance troupe practices their moves.

In the spotlight: Breakdancing (and hope) in Tunisia

Culture
Nidhal Bouallagui's breakdance troupe practices their moves.

In the spotlight: Breakdancing (and hope) in Tunisia

Culture
In this Facebook posting, Ayoub and his high school friend each hold up one finger, a sign many jihadists use to show they're willing to die for god.

Getting this man’s brother back alive from Syria would be ‘nothing short of a miracle’

Conflict & Justice
Abu Hussein

Why this Syrian man regrets bringing Al-Qaeda fighters into his country

Conflict & Justice
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