Marriages of convenience, or even forced marriages, can thrive, essentially undetected, as those fleeing across the border are “integrated” into Syrian society, and into homes and pre-existing structures
There was adifferent dynamic to the the town hall style Second Presidential Debate in new York, with President Obama going on the attack from the outset and calling Mitt Romney a liar within the first ten minutes.
New evidence has emerged this week that the Syrian Air Force has used cluster munitions in strikes near the main highway that runs through Ma`arat al-Nu`man, the site of a major confrontation between government and rebel forces.
After three decades of corruption and patronage exchanged for loyalty, the new Yemeni government is taking responsibility for development projects and alliances are beginning to shift within the country.
The draft Egyptian constitution provides for some basic political and economic rights, but falls far short of international law on women’s and children’s rights, freedom of religion and expression, and, surprisingly, torture and trafficking.