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Repercussions of the Arab Spring

A collection of stories about ordinary people whose lives have been torn apart by extremism around the Middle East. 
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.
Conflict
The death of a teen activist marks a new low in Benghazi’s violence
Nidhal Bouallagui's breakdance troupe practices their moves.
Culture
In the spotlight: Breakdancing (and hope) in Tunisia
Nidhal Bouallagui's breakdance troupe practices their moves.
Culture
In the spotlight: Breakdancing (and hope) in Tunisia
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.
Conflict & Justice
Getting this man’s brother back alive from Syria would be ‘nothing short of a miracle’
Abu Hussein
Conflict & Justice
Why this Syrian man regrets bringing Al-Qaeda fighters into his country