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Sophia Jones is a Cairo-based journalist covering the Middle East. Follow her on Twitter @sophia_mjones.
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No Woman, No Drive
Protest SongThe young Saudi comedian behind the viral video tells Sophia Jones about satire and Saudi politics.

Egypt Rages Over Protest Ban
Goodbye TahrirIn a move that has Egyptians of all political stripes incensed, a proposed law would allow Egypt’s ruling generals to criminalize protests like the ones that toppled Mubarak and Morsi. Sophia Jones reports from Cairo.

American Dies in Egyptian Jail
Mystery ManAn American man was found dead in an Egyptian prison cell this weekend. Sophia Jones reports.

Al-Sisi’s Popularity Soars After Aid Cut-off
EgyptThe U.S. announced it would postpone some military aid to Egypt due to ongoing crackdowns by the government—but Egyptians see the move as meddling in their national affairs and are applauding the army for talking tough. Sophia Jones reports from Cairo.

Syria Deadlock a ‘Disgrace’
Harsh‘We cannot and shall not leave the Syrian people to their fate,’ says Abdullah Gül.

Dilma Slams U.S. Spying
RebukeDilma Rousseff accused the United States of ‘espionage’—just before Obama took the stage.

The End of HIV?
Sophia Jones on a new UN report showing falling HIV infection rates

A Bloody Assassination Attempt
ViolenceSophia Jones reports from the scene of a bomb intended to kill Egypt’s controversial interior minister.

Egypt Targets ‘Terrorists’
BloodshedAs the death toll nears 1,000, Sophia Jones reports on the continuing violence in Egypt.
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