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In-depth: Progressive activists in Libya have been detained by security forces on accusations of promoting atheism and forced to sign 'confessions', triggering fears of a return to Gaddafi's repressive era.

Analysis: Suweida has broken out into protest once again, but those participating in the demonstrations are different from previous unrest, reflecting deep-seated problems in the Syrian province.

Analysis: Despite both backing the same side in Syria's war, relations between Iran and Russia are becoming increasingly fraught.

As Syria enters its eleventh year of war there appears little hope for the situation to improve in 2022. The New Arab spoke with four Syria experts about the issues Syria might face in the coming year.

In-depth: War crimes in the Syrian conflict have been documented and archived almost exclusively by independent researchers. These one-time amateurs are now paving the way for a new brand of accountability.

Analysis: Talks of a new Syrian constitution have stalled following repeated disruptions of the process by the Syrian regime delegation. Is there any hope for the UN initiative?

Analysis: A touted gas deal involving Lebanon, Jordan, and the Syrian regime is not a sign that the Biden administration is rushing toward normalisation, analysts say.