Surf Arab States

Arab States Weekly Review Dec 8th – 14th 2012

The stand-off between opponents and supporters of President Morsi intensified in Egypt, where the nation is due to vote on a controversial constitution. The opposition is campaigning against the draft constitution, claiming it will take the country further in an Islamist direction.

Delegates of more than 100 countries, including America, formally recognised Syria’s opposition as the country’s legitimate government. Reports suggested that President Assad’s fired Scud missiles at rebel forces.