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Jan 9, 2014

The Half-Full Cup of Egypt’s New Constitution

By Tamer Nagy Mahmoud

Within days, Egyptians are going to vote in a public referendum on an amended proposed constitution, the nation’s second in two years. The proposed document includes a number of significant improvements as compared to the now-suspended 2012 constitution. 

North Africa Political Reform

MENASource

Jan 8, 2014

Top News: Protesters besiege Libya’s GNC demanding it sack the prime minister

By MENASource

The General National Congress (GNC) was blockaded Tuesday afternoon by protesters demanding that it vote to withdraw confidence from Prime Minister Ali Zidan. MOne hundred and twenty members must vote in favor for such a measure to pass.

MENASource

Jan 8, 2014

Top News: Bad Weather Prevents Morsi’s Second Appearance in Court

By EgyptSource

The trial of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on charges of inciting murder of protesters was postponed on Wednesday until February 1 after officials said that bad weather prevented him being flown to court. 

MENASource

Jan 8, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 8, 2014

By EconSource

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

MENASource

Jan 7, 2014

The Culture of Rebellion in Syria

By Faysal Itani

The latest rebel infighting in Syria illustrates how profoundly the uprising has changed Syrian political culture. In the last week, rebel groups across a broad ideological spectrum mounted coordinated attacks on transnational jihadist militants in the country’s central and northern provinces.

Syria

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Jan 7, 2014

Top News: United Nations sending invitations to Geneva 2 peace talks; Iran unlikely to attend

By MENASource

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is sending out invitations on Monday to potential participants in Syrian peace talks scheduled to take place in Switzerland this month, the UN press office said.

MENASource

Jan 7, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Army Chief Sisi Seen Edging Closer to Presidential Bid

By EgyptSource

In Egypt, it no longer appears to be a question of if, but when army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will declare his candidacy for president. For the second time in three days, local media reported on Monday that Sisi had finally made up his mind. 

MENASource

Jan 7, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 7, 2014

By EconSource

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

MENASource

Jan 7, 2014

North African Transitions in 2014

By Karim Mezran

The events of 2013 have had a variable impact on the countries of North Africa—Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco—resulting in variations along the spectrum of political openness.

Libya North Africa

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Jan 6, 2014

Top News: Egypt Summons Qatari Envoy after Criticisms of Crackdown

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s foreign ministry summoned Qatar’s ambassador on Saturday to complain about interference in its internal affairs after Doha criticized Cairo’s crackdown on the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood.