Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger is a freelance journalist with a focus on the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. On Twitter: @MiriamABerger

Israel Pulse | Dec 23, 2016

How these Bedouin in Israel are working to save their village

After 107 demolitions, the residents of al-Araqib are gaining international attention through a social media campaign.

Palestine Pulse | Aug 25, 2015

Palestinian brothers look to tap into West Bank beer market

Despite the troubled economy and stout competition from an established brand, one young Palestinian businessman convinced his family to join him in opening a new brewery in Birzeit.

Egypt Pulse | Apr 27, 2015

Protest law stops Cairo band from playing free shows in metro

Egyptian transit officials have made it difficult for the student band Metro Tune to brighten train riders’ days with performances of popular folk songs.

A woman speaks on the phone at a metro station in Cairo February 14, 2011. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT) - RTR2IKY5

Egypt Pulse | Jan 5, 2015

In tough times, Egyptian theater troupe pushes boundaries

The Egyptian theater group Outa Hamra works with local disadvantaged communities to develop theater as a medium for expression and social change in the country.