Middle East
Push For Diplomatic Solution In Gaza Ramps Up
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Africa
Vigilantes Spray-Paint Sexual Harassers In Cairo
November 1, 2012 Sexual harassment has been getting worse in Cairo and spiked during the recent Muslim holiday. In response to the growing incidents and to police indifference, activists launched a "Be a Man" campaign, and vigilantes are now taking to the streets.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Africa
Will The '24-Hour City' Of Cairo Call It A Night?
October 22, 2012 Cairo is the city that never sleeps. It's routine for people of all ages to go out late at night. But the Egyptian government wants to turn off the lights earlier to conserve erratic electricity supplies. Egyptians aren't happy and say it would change Cairo's character.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Africa
Libyan Government To Disband Rogue Groups
September 24, 2012 Violent protests in eastern Libya have set in motion a movement to take back the nation from dozens of militias born from the revolt against Moammar Gadhafi. But since the dictator's demise, the militias have helped to secure the country's streets. The state promised to integrate sanctioned militias into the security forces.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Africa
Libyan Militiaman Says He Warned U.S. Of Dangers
September 20, 2012 Two days before the attack on the American Consulate in Libya, U.S. officials and pro-government Libyan militias discussed the growing risks in Benghazi, according to a militia leader. He didn't cite a specific threat, but said security in Benghazi was deteriorating.
Africa
Libyan Group Denies Role In U.S. Consulate Attack
September 20, 2012 Ansar al-Sharia, the ultraconservative armed Islamist group, is accused of taking part in the attack in Benghazi that killed four Americans. The group denies it participated, but its leadership has stopped short of condemning the attack.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Africa
Violence Takes Root In Post-Gadhafi Security Vacuum
September 17, 2012 As the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi underscores, eastern Libya is awash with heavy weaponry, security forces are weak, and the people with the biggest guns rule. Paragovernmental militias patrol the streets, and Libyans fear that militant violence, if left unchecked, could engulf the new Libya.
