17th July 2011
Syria – Who to Believe?
Two Syrias exist today. One is the Syria of the human rights groups; the activists; the free media of the West and the relatively free reporting of al-Jazeera. This Syria is one where the protesters peacefully, assertively and bravely protest against a regime that has no legitimacy; has brutally suppressed dissent; tortures children and has a profoundly embedded propaganda machine.
21st June 2011
Syrians Demonstrate to Support Peace
Reports from the mainstream media are portraying the current situation in Syria as part of the “Arab Spring” – a peaceful rebellion sweeping the Middle East that is ushering in a new dawn of democracy and rule of law. The Syrian government’s official line of an armed uprising killing security forces is often portrayed with derision by the Western media.
22nd February 2011
Libya and Bahrain Crackdown as Protests Spread in Middle East
In a terrible development in the protests in the Middle East and North Africa, Colonel Gaddafi has unleashed a violent crackdown upon protesters. Egypt and Tunisia fell to the demands of the people, with the former Tunisian leader and the former Egyptian leader submitting to the will of the people and relinquishing power.
7th September 2010
Iranian Clampdown on Activists as Rumours Spread of Military Action
The Iranian authorities have stepped up efforts to harass, oppress, and in many instances throw in prison those who engage in human rights activities.
22nd April 2010
Iranian Dissent Crushed by the Power of Oppression
Last June the Presidential elections in Iran returned Mahmoud Ahmadenijad to power. He received the backing of the Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamanei. He received the support of the Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces, the police and the Basij militia.
6th February 2010
Iranian Church Growing Despite Increased Persecution
Christians in Iran are facing an increased risk of arrest during the current troubles.
14 believers are now known to be in prison, some in the notorious Evin prison, and many were arrested following the protests after the disputed election in June of last year.
3rd February 2010
Iranian Events Fast Approaching Climax as US Gets Serious, Mousavi Gets Serious, and Ahmadinejad Scoffs
Since the beginning of this year there has been a remarkable increase in tensions both within and without Iran.
