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MENASource

Jan 31, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 31, 2014

By EconSource

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

MENASource

Jan 30, 2014

Hamas and Hezbollah Agree to Disagree on Syria

By Giorgio Cafiero and Peter Certo

Born of a common struggle against Israel and nourished by common benefactors in Syria and Iran, Sunni Hamas and Shiite Hezbollah have long been natural allies despite their sectarian differences.

Syria

MENASource

Jan 30, 2014

Top News: Gulf countries offer Egypt another $5.8 billion in aid

By MENASource

Saudi Arabia is expected to give Egypt up to $4 billion in additional aid in the form of central bank deposits and petroleum products, Egyptian daily newspaper Al-Ahram reported on Thursday. The UAE is also expected to contribute $1.8 billion to the new aid package in the form of fuel shipments, the source added.

MENASource

Jan 30, 2014

Egypt’s Uprising: The Impact of Three Years on a Photojournalist [Video]

By Mohamed Abdelfattah

Three years after a popular uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak, as Egypt witnesses a volatile transitional period, EgyptSource looks at how these events have affected individual Egyptians.

North Africa

MENASource

Jan 30, 2014

Top News: United States Slams Charges Against Egypt Journalists; Foreign Ministry Snaps Back

By EgyptSource

The United States hit out at the Egyptian government Wednesday for charges brought against journalists, slamming prosecutors for “an egregious disregard” for basic rights and freedoms. Badr Abdel Aaty, spokesperson for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, rejected the US statement saying it was “unacceptable for any state or third party to interfere in the work of the […]

MENASource

Jan 30, 2014

Egypt’s Military Protects its Turf

By MENASource

With the rapid ascent and all-but-certain candidacy of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for Egypt’s presidency, many have questioned the motivation behind the Egyptian military’s desire to reenter the political arena and manage the messy transition. 

North Africa

MENASource

Jan 30, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 30, 2014

By EconSource

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

MENASource

Jan 29, 2014

Cautious Celebration for Yemen’s National Dialogue

By Danya Greenfield

Typical headlines from Yemen usually highlight a recent assassination, damage from a drone strike, or violent tribal feuding, so it’s worth noting the positive milestone in the country’s transition process with the official close of Yemen’s National Dialogue.

Yemen

MENASource

Jan 29, 2014

Top News: Syrian Regime Delegation Ready to Discuss Geneva I Communique

By MENASource

Syria’s opposition said peace talks with President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Geneva took a step forward on Wednesday with discussions on a transitional government after four days of deadlock.

MENASource

Jan 29, 2014

Will Decentralization in Yemen Marginalize Citizens?

By Rafat Al-Akhali

With the National Dialogue Conference (NDC) in Yemen concluded on 25 January 2014, the constitution-drafting period will focus on incorporating the outcomes of the NDC discussions into the new national charter. A close examination of the outcomes of the NDC may help address any shortcomings in the NDC agreements during the constitution-drafting process.

Yemen