In a region where the influence of religion is almost inescapable, growing numbers of Arabs are claiming a right to believe – or disbelieve – as they see fit.
This ground-breaking book looks at the factors that lead them to abandon religion and the challenges non-believers pose for governments and societies that claim to be organised according to the will of God.
An e-book by Brian Whitaker
exploring Yemen's political development since
unification of north and south in 1990.
Transgender rights
in the Middle East
In a region where gender segregation is widespread and dress codes are sometimes enforced by law, the problems of transgender people are especially acute.