January 20, 2014 | Truthdig
Syria: 100,000 Dead, 5 Million Displaced, Now the Peace Talks Begin
The Syrian peace talks in Switzerland are mired in turmoil and controversy before they even began.
The Syrian peace talks in Switzerland are mired in turmoil and controversy before they even began.
In Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip the economic costs of the Israeli blockade are crippling. Illegal tunnels have sprung up along the Gaza-Egypt border to accommodate imports and exports.
The future of Egypt's revolution could be at stake if groups of citizens continue to resist the protests in Tahrir Square.
Egyptians are far from satisfied with the new interim military government. Workers from around the country, including women, continue to demand for higher wages and improved workplace conditions.