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  • March 14, 2011
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Special Reports: World and Regional News

Special reports

Libya's Revolution

Protests are echos of those in Egypt and Tunisia that ended with leaders stepping down

Protests in Libya

Civil Unrest in Bahrain

Inspired by the recent uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, thousands of demonstrators participate in a 'Day of Rage' across country

Bahraini protesters chant slogans at the Pearl roundabout soon after the military and police pulled out in Manama, February 19, 2011

Demonstrations in Yemen

Thousands of protesters call for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down

Yemeni anti-government demonstrators shout slogans during a demonstration demanding the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sana'a, February 21, 2011

Uprising in Algeria

The day after protesters drove Egypt's longtime leader from power, Algerians were in streets demanding President Bouteflika leave office

An Algerian protester holds a poster reading

Upheaval in Egypt

After 18 days of protests, Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, who ruled the country for 30 years, steps down

Turmoil in Tunisia

Compilation of reports that focus on events in Tunisia, reactions in neighboring countries

More reports on protests in other countries in the region

Saudi riot police gather as Saudi Shi'ite protesters, unseen, chant slogans during a demonstration in Qatif, March 11, 2011

Saudi Police Presence Dampens 'Day of Rage'

Officials bracing for rally in Riyadh promoted by activists over Internet as part of effort to demand democratic reforms

Jordanian protesters shout slogans during a protest following Friday prayers in Amman, March, 11, 2011

Hundreds Rally for Reform in Jordanian Capital

Protests follow new calls by opposition leaders to relieve King Abdullah of many of powers, turn Jordan into constitutional monarchy

Saudi protesters chant slogans during a protest in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2011

Saudi Police Use Force to Disperse Protesters

Witnesses say up to four people were wounded

Saudi Shi'ite protesters hold Saudi flags and portraits of unidentified prisoners during a demonstration in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, March 9, 2011

'Day of Rage' Planned for Saudi Arabia

Call comes after government's ban on protests that was announced earlier this month

Saudi Arabia's FM Prince Saud al-Faisal calls for dialogue, not protest, during a news conference in Jeddah Mar 9 2011

Analysts: Saudi Arabia Nervous About Domestic Discontent

As voices grow louder in support of change, analysts warn that Saudi Arabia lacks necessary structures to facilitate rapid reform

A giant image of Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, UAE prime minister and ruler of Dubai, left, and Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE president, right, adorns a tower at Internet City on Sheikh Zayed highway in Dubai, March 9, 2011

UAE Activists Demand Impartial Elections

Move signals how political discontent sweeping Middle East may be reaching oil-rich Gulf federation

Anti-riot police stand-off with protesters in the Gulf coast town of Awwamiya, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2011

Saudi Arabia Bans All Protests

Interior Ministry announces that security forces would use 'all measures' to prevent any attempt to disrupt public order

Anti-government protesters shout slogans during a demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman, Jordan, March 04, 2011

Thousands Protest in Jordan's Capital

Protesters repeat demand for government reforms a day after prime minister rejects calls for constitutional democracy

Protesters chant anti-government slogans during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq, March 4, 2011

In Iraq, Thousands Protest for Better Services

Citizens demonstrate against government, calling for better public services, measures to clean up corruption

Soldiers keep watch from army armored vehicles at a roundabout after protesters dispersed in the northern industrial town of Sohar in Oman March 1, 2011

Omani Forces Break Up Demonstration

Sultan Qaboos pledges to create 50,000 government jobs, provide monthly benefit of $390 to unemployed

Libyan anti-regime demonstrators at a burned police station in Tobruk, February 25, 2011

Popular Protests Continue Against Many Arab Governments

Hundreds of thousands turn out across Arab world after Friday prayers to express anger at their leaders

Omani nationals watch smoke rise from Lulu hypermarket in Sohar, February 28, 2011

Omanis Protest for 3rd Day in Key Industrial Town

Hundreds of anti-government protesters gather to demand more jobs, higher salaries and democratic reforms in the Gulf state

Map of Oman

Clashes Between Police, Protesters Kill 2 in Oman

Reports say at least two people have been killed in a confrontation between security forces and protesters demanding political reforms

Jordanian supporters of the Islamic Action Front carry a national flag as they shout slogans during a protest in Amman, Jordan, February 25, 2011

Jordanians Politely Demand Reforms

Jordanian protesters take to the streets for eighth consecutive week on Friday, in what many believe to be largest protest yet

Iraqi riot police officers prevent anti-government protesters from entering the heavily guarded Green Zone during a demonstration in Baghdad, February 25, 2011

Protesters Killed as Iraqis Stage 'Day of Rage' Protest

At least 11 killed, five injured as security forces fire shots to disperse crowds closing in on government buildings

Leaders of the Iranian opposition, Mahdi Karroubi (r) and Mir Hossein Mousavi in Tehran (file photo)

Iran Opposition Leaders Issue Reform Charter

Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi issue proposal calling for constitutional change