Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic
Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases.
2023-09-05 02:21
Gnawa music: Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui takes centre-stage
Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui learned to play the main instrument in Gnawa music from her father.
2023-09-02 07:49
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
A Saudi court has sentenced a retired teacher to death over his comments online, say his brother and advocacy group Human Rights Watch.
2023-09-01 08:20
Nagorno-Karabakh: 'People are fainting queuing up for bread'
Azerbaijan's nine-month blockade of disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh takes its toll on residents.
2023-08-30 08:45
Saudi Arabia media guide
An overview of the media in Saudi Arabia, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-29 21:46
Lebanon country profile
Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
2023-08-29 21:15
Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.
2023-08-29 07:56
Nagorno-Karabakh profile
Provides an overview of Nagorno-Karabakh, including key facts about this territory in the Caucasus.
2023-08-28 20:59
Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
2023-08-28 16:22
Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report
Migrants tell the BBC they were shot on the Saudi border as a new report alleges "mass killings".
2023-08-21 12:25
'Reasonable' to believe genocide against Armenians being committed, former ICC chief prosecutor says
A former International Criminal Court chief prosecutor has said there is "reasonable basis to believe that genocide is being committed against Armenians" in the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
2023-08-21 01:17
Saudi crown prince invited to visit UK, government source says
The visit, which not yet confirmed, would be the first since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
2023-08-17 15:46