Friday, March 4

New protests across Iraq, 4 March

Al Ahram Online reports: Iraqi security forces used water cannon and batons to disperse protesters in the southern oil hub of Basra on Friday as thousands of Iraqis rallied around the nation against corrupt officials and poor basic services.

Teachers' strike in Egypt

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Video clips from first conference of Egypt's new independent union movement

Egypt's new independent union federation, declared on 30 January in Tahrir Square, held its first conference on 2 March.

Tuesday, March 1

Omani protesters call for wealth redistribution

As of 1 March, street demonstrations in the oil-rich Gulf state of Oman are in their fourth day.