Developments in Middle East, North Africa

DUBAI: Here are latest developments in the unrest sweeping the Middle East and North Africa following uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia which toppled their longtime rulers.

Algeria

A senior former leader of the Algerian regime, Abdelhamid Mehri, called for sweeping political changes in the North African country in an open letter to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Bahrain

Angry Bahraini Shiites bury the dead of a violent police raid on anti-regime protesters as tanks and troops keep a tight security clamp across the capital of the Sunni-ruled Gulf monarchy ahead of Friday prayers.

Egypt

Thousands flooded Cairo's Tahrir Square to celebrate the departure of Hosni Mubarak one week ago and show their support for the democratic reforms promised by Egypt's new military regime.

Libya

At least 24 people were killed in Libya during a "Day of Anger" against strongman Moamer Kadhafi inspired by fiery protests across the region, Human Rights Watch said.

Morocco

Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi will meet the opposition on Monday to discuss parliamentary polls but the impact of the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia will weigh on the talks, parties told AFP.

Iran

Crowds of pro-regime backers were expected on Tehran streets after Friday prayers to condemn the "treacherous" opposition chiefs who officials say have rebelled against Iran's Islamic establishment.

Iraq

Two young Kurds were killed when security forces opened fire to disperse an unruly protest in Iraqi Kurdistan, as Iraq's prime minister warned that riots would not be tolerated.

Tunisia

Ousted Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali suffered a stroke and was "in a coma" in a Saudi hospital, a family friend said, as more details of corruption under his rule came to light.

Yemen

Clashes between police and anti-regime demonstrators in Yemen's southern city of Aden killed three, medics said, as more protests were expected in the capital Sanaa after Friday prayers.