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Mar 26, 2014

Top News: Arab Summit Calls for Political Solution in Syria

By MENASource

Arab leaders on Wednesday condemned mass killings perpetrated by the Syrian regime and called for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, although the Syrian opposition had asked for “sophisticated” arms to tip the balance of power.

MENASource

Mar 26, 2014

Top News: Sisi Meeting with SCAF, Expected to Submit Resignation

By EgyptSource

Several Egyptian media outlets, among them state-run Al-Ahram, reported that Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is currently meeting with military officials where he is expected to submit his resignation as defense minister.

MENASource

Mar 26, 2014

EconSource Headlines- March 26, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

MENASource

Mar 26, 2014

US-EU: Do Not Forget About Arab Democracy

By Danya Greenfield and Amy Hawthorne

Ukraine and Russia dominated the EU-US Summit in Brussels today, followed by the original top priority items of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and surveillance by the National Security Agency. But missing from the agenda was another issue that needs high-level transatlantic attention: the worrisome situation in the Arab transitioning countries, namely, Egypt, Libya, […]

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Mar 25, 2014

For Democracy: An Everyday Approach to Citizens

By Amr Hamzawy

In order for the forces defending freedoms, human rights, and the democratic transition to move beyond the weak position they now find themselves in, they must develop a realistic social and economic plan. Similarly, it is essential for them to take a grounded approach to citizens’ priorities, demands, and concerns—as a result, building citizens’ confidence […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 25, 2014

Syria: (Non)Implementation Of Security Council Resolution 2139

By Frederic C. Hof

I am extremely concerned with the ongoing violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in Syria and the culture of impunity which has developed. All sides in the conflict must adhere to international humanitarian and human rights law.

Syria

MENASource

Mar 25, 2014

Top News: Former Tunisian Officials and RCD Members Barred From Elections

By MENASource

According to the rapporteur on the electoral law, Hanene Sassi, officials from the former regime will be allowed to stand for election with the exception of those who held a dual role as government officials and RCD members. These measures are to remain in place until the transitional justice law is passed.

MENASource

Mar 25, 2014

EconSource Headlines- March 25, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

MENASource

Mar 25, 2014

YemenSource | Sixty Percent of Yemenis Need Assistance to Meet Basic Needs

By YemenSource

The United Nations called on the international community on Monday to provide support for 14.7 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. “The scale of current needs makes Yemen one of the largest humanitarian emergencies globally,” said the UN humanitarian coordinator.

Yemen

MENASource

Mar 25, 2014

Top News: Badie and 682 Brotherhood Members’ Trial Adjourned to April 28

By EgyptSource

The head of the Minya criminal court, Said Youssef, says he will issue a verdict on April 28 in a new mass trial of 683 suspected Islamist supporters of the ousted president Mohamed Morsi for murder and attempted murder after a single session boycotted by defense lawyers.