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Feb 25, 2014

YemenSource | “Our Revolution Continues”: Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across Yemen

By YemenSource

On Friday, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of most governorates across Yemen, making clear their discontent and frustration.

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MENASource

Feb 25, 2014

Top News: Interim Housing Minister Tasked with Forming New Egyptian Government

By EgyptSource

Ibrahim Mehleb has been asked to form a new government by interim President Adly Mansour, he told Al-Ahram Arabic news website on Tuesday. Mehleb, who resigned as housing minister on Monday, said he would immediately start consultations on the appointment of a new cabinet. The former member of ousted president Hosni Mubarak’s National Democratic Party (NDP) and ex-chairman […]

MENASource

Feb 25, 2014

Top News: Algerian Opposition Parties Urge Election Boycott

By MENASource

Following President Bouteflika’s announcement over the weekend that he will run for a fourth term this April, three opposition parties have called for a boycott of the presidential elections.

MENASource

Feb 25, 2014

As Refugee Crisis Deepens, Jordanians Seek Support

By Alex Simon and Abdulrahman al-Masri

When President Barack Obama announced $1 billion in new loan guarantees to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan earlier this month, he reaffirmed what many here in Jordan have long felt: the Kingdom has been “very generous” in accepting nearly 600,000 Syrian refugees, who have placed “a great strain” on Jordan’s resources.

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MENASource

Feb 24, 2014

Egypt’s Presidential Elections: The Russian Factor [Part III]

By Nader Bakkar

While the Gulf still seems hesitant about Field Marshal Abdel Fatah al-Sisi’s presidential candidacy, Russia has extended a warm welcome, perhaps more explicitly than is appropriate. The sentiment is evidenced by Sisi’s latest visit to Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin himself officially welcomed Sisi, in violation of established protocol. This will increase the possibility […]

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MENASource

Feb 24, 2014

Syria: Resolution 2139 (2014)

By Frederic C. Hof

On February 22, 2014 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2139, calling on all Syrian parties to cease attacks against civilians, lift sieges on populated areas, allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance, cease depriving civilians of food and medicine, enable the evacuation of civilians desiring to be evacuated, respect the principle of medical […]

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MENASource

Feb 24, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Beblawy Government Resigns

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawy announced on State TV Monday that his cabinet has submitted its resignation to interim President Adly Mansour. Following a fifteen-minute meeting with the cabinet early on Monday, Beblawy said “reform cannot take place through the government alone,” adding that all Egyptians should strive to achieve the change they aspire to. […]

MENASource

Feb 24, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Government Resigns in Surprise Move

By MENASource

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawy announced on State TV Monday that his cabinet has submitted its resignation to interim President Adly Mansour. Beblawi said, “Reform cannot take place through the government alone,” adding that all Egyptians should strive to achieve the change to which they aspire.

MENASource

Feb 24, 2014

EconSource Headlines- February 24, 2014

By EconSource

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

MENASource

Feb 24, 2014

The Week in Egypt – February 24, 2014

By Sarah Saleeb

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

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