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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.

MENASource

Mar 24, 2014

International Community Slams Death Sentence for 529 Morsi Supporters [Update]

By Daniel Stoker

An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced 529 supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi to death for an assault on a Minya police station that left a senior police officer dead. The attack on the police stations occurred shortly after security forces cleared two large pro-Morsi sit-ins on August 14. Said Youssef, the head of the […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 24, 2014

The Week in Egypt – March 24, 2014

By Daniel Stoker

Catch up on the latest out of Egypt every week, with analysis, news updates, photos, videos, and more.

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 24, 2014

Social Bonds Hold Libya Together, But Stronger Political Bonds Needed to Prosper

By Fadel Lamen

Recent foreign reporting of Libya would suggest that we are on the brink of a civil war. The departure of Prime Minister Zeidan, the inability of the central government to prevent the escape of a mystery oil tanker laden with Libyan oil, the fighting in Sirte: taken together, these portend, in the eyes of outside […]

Libya

MENASource

Mar 24, 2014

Syria: Blaming the Opposition

By Frederic C. Hof

Why has Bashar al-Assad been able to hang onto power in western Syria? According to Ambassador Robert Ford, there are three reasons, none of which relates to shortcomings in Western policy.

Syria