Greyson speaks out about his ordeal in Cairo’s Tora prison, his work focusing on queer issues in Palestine and why he wants to return to Egypt. Read more about Freed filmmaker John Greyson: Canada must address responsibility in Egypt 

In this latest roundup of news from the global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, we take a look back at a year full of victories. Read more about BDS roundup: The victories of 2012 

“The population lives in constant fear; there is no safe space remaining in Gaza” Read more about Video by Egypt revolutionary media group shows scenes of distress at Gaza City's main hospital 

Mosireen, an Egyptian media collective, has rejects Creative Time Summit 2012 invitation due to a partnership with an Israeli institution. Read more about Egypt media collective Mosireen boycotts Creative Time Summit 2012 over Israel partnership