Hashem Ahelbarra

Middle East22 Apr 2018 17:19 GMT

The fighters had to leave behind their heavy weapons and armoured vehicles.

Middle East11 Feb 2018 13:28 GMT

Over the last weeks, separatists in the south have attacked and occupied government buildings and the UN envoy to the country has resigned after failing to bring the various factions together.

Africa29 Jan 2018 08:39 GMT

Dispute threatens to undermine unity at the African Union's annual gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital.

Tunisia14 Jan 2018 10:13 GMT

Political protests in Tunisia are disrupting the hospitality industry, the latest in a series of blows to tourism in the country.

Qatar08 Jan 2018 18:18 GMT

Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah warned of greater regional instability if the dispute between Doha and the other Arab countries is not settled.

Journalism under fire02 Nov 2017 13:15 GMT

Syria is the world's most dangerous country for journalists. More than 200 media personnel have been killed since the start of the war, six years ago.

Middle East01 Nov 2017 11:02 GMT

The UN has described the Syrian government's siege of Eastern Ghouta an "outrage" and has asked for an immediate lifting of the siege so that aid can reach the civilians. The isolated population is dying from bombing, hunger and cold weather.

War & Conflict27 Oct 2017 17:38 GMT

The Syrian opposition wants the three main rebel factions in northern Syria to reunite as one army.

Syria's War26 Oct 2017 18:21 GMT

It has left many affected by the Khan Sheikhoun attack, in which about 80 people were killed and more than 500 injured in Idlib province, feeling abandoned by the world.

War & Conflict23 Oct 2017 15:53 GMT

Doctors in war-torn Syria say more and more children are dying of hunger in areas besieged by government forces. The crisis is particularly severe in eastern Ghouta, a region on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus.

Middle East22 Oct 2017 13:34 GMT

As the war in Syria joins the longest and deadliest in history, tens of thousands of children are missing out on an education. Instead, many are forced to find work to support their families, where they face abuse and exploitation.

War & Conflict20 Oct 2017 15:09 GMT

Rebel groups in Syria have signed a ceasefire covering Eastern Ghouta on the outskirts of the capital Damascus.