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North Africa and Middle East

June 26, 2014
Libyan human rights activist Salwa Bughaighis killed

A prominent Libyan human rights lawyer and activist has been assassinated in her home in Benghazi.

Armed men fought their way into the house of Salwa Bughaighis before shooting her.

June 26, 2014
Libyan women’s rights advocate Salwa Abugaigis assassinated

Human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis was shot dead by unknown assailants at her home in the restive east Libyan city of Benghazi late Wednesday, hospital and security sources said.

June 25, 2014
Law to boost female representation in municipalities passes, Israel

A measure rewarding municipal parties with women on their lists became law Monday night, with 57 in favor and 14 against it, despite outspoken haredi opposition.

June 25, 2014
Bahrainis encouraged to take active part in parliamentary elections