Ben Gilbert
Concerns About Media Freedom in Post-Mubarak Egypt
Several independent Egyptian newspapers took part in a general strike on Tuesday to protest moves by the country’s Islamist leaders. Egypt’s post revolution media is more open, but as President Mohammed Morsi’s power spreads, fears grow for the future for a free media.
Syrian Refugees Threaten Region’s Stability
Waves of Syrian refugees to neighboring Lebanon and Jordan are threatening to destabilize the region.
‘Where Do We Go Now’: A Lebanese Film About Mothers Trying to Stop Conflict Between Religions
Part fantasy, part musical, the movie tells the tale of Christian and Muslim villagers who live together peacefully, but whose lives are forever changed by sectarian violence elsewhere in Lebanon.
A Look at Post Revolution Media in Tunisia
One of the many things that has changed in Tunisia since the revolution is the media landscape, which enjoys a lot more freedom today.
Religion in Egypt
In a special series, The World’s Ben Gilbert reports on how the rise of Islamist parties in post-Mubarak Egypt might impact the country’s delicate balance of religions and its political landscape.
Coptic Christians in Egypt Fear for the Future Under Islamist Government
Coptic Christians in Egypt had a degree of protection during the reign of Hosni Mubarak, but now that Islamist parties dominate the new parliament, Egypt’s Copts are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
Egypt’s Salafis Conservative Islamic Movement
The World’s Ben Gilbert has the second part in his series on the role of Islamists in Egypt a year after the departure of president Hosni Mubarak. In this report he focuses on Egypt’s conservative Islamic movement, the Salafis.
What the Islamists Want for Egypt
A year ago Egypt was experiencing the early days of life without President Hosni Mubarak. Mubarak ruled Egypt for nearly 30 years. He had always warned that if he left the scene, “the Islamists” would take over. The World’s Ben Gilbert reports on just who the Islamists are and what they want for Egypt.
Tunisia’s Democratic Intentions Questioned
Tunisia’s new government is now headed by the formerly-banned Islamist party called Ennahda. The government says it is focused on boosting the economy, but some worry that Ennahda says one thing while doing another.
Tunisians Fear Losing Secular Society
Tunisia’s practicing Muslims have begun asserting themselves on the streets, in politics and in the media.
Egypt’s Workers After the Revolution
In Egypt’s workers were a powerful force in bringing down Hosni Mubarak but now those workers are feeling the pinch of economic stagnation due to the country’s instability and the global recession.
Why Islamists Thrive in Rural Egypt
Election officials have announced some results of the initial stage of Egypt’s recent elections. Islamists are expected to dominate – chiefly the Muslim Brotherhood, but a more radical group may also do well.
Tunisia’s Jews And The Country’s New Rulers
The Islamic Ennahda party has the largest bloc in Tunisia’s new constitutional assembly. Critics of Ennahda worry it will change the country’s predominantly secular legal codes. Among those who could be hurt by a more conservative outlook are Tunisia’s Jews but they say they’re not worried, at least not yet.
Syria’s Economy Staggering
As the protests escalate in Syria, the country’s economy is taking a hit.
Syrian Protesters Celebrate Libyan Rebels in Tripoli
However, some Syrians are noting that Syria’s situation is different from Libya’s.
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