Sebastian Usher appears in the following:
Mohamed Morsi Forces the Retirement of Military Chiefs
Monday, August 13, 2012
The new civilian president of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi, has called on Egyptians to rally behind him after he removed one of the most powerful military men from the armed forces.
More Than 80 Killed in Attacks in Iraq
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Deadly violence across Iraq this morning. Our partner the BBC reports more than 80 people have been killed in a wave of attacks in Baghdad and elsewhere in Iraq. Authorities say the bombing appears to have been coordinated to strike during a major religious festival. Sebastian Usher is the Arab affairs editor for the BBC.
Syria: Arab League Monitors Arrive in Homs
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Syrian tanks were seen leaving the restive city of Homs Tuesday morning, as a group of 50 observers from the Arab League arrived in the besieged city. Anti-government activists say at least 30 people were killed by security forces in Homs on Monday. Footage posted on the internet showed Homs' devastated Baba Amr neighborhood after being attacked by tanks. Arab League monitors began their visit by meeting with Homs' governor. The United Nations estimates over 5,000 people have died since the violence began nine months ago.
