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Oct 15, 2013

Top News: Al-Qaeda Says September Attack Targeted Drone Base; Tuesday al-Qaeda Attack Kills Two

By MENASource

The Yemen-based branch of al-Qaeda said on Monday its attack on a Yemeni army base last month targeted an operations room used by the United States to direct drone strikes against militants, and it threatened more such assaults.

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Oct 15, 2013

The Week in Egypt – October 14, 2013

By Amira Mikhail

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

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Oct 15, 2013

Syria: Geneva at What Price?

By Frederic C. Hof

The leader of the Syrian National Council, Mr. George Sabra, has announced that his group will leave the opposition Syrian National Coalition if the latter takes part in a Geneva peace conference under conditions currently prevailing in Syria.

Syria

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Oct 11, 2013

Another Coup, a Salafi Hope

By Jayson Casper

In order to reverse a coup d’état, Egypt needs a coup d’état. This, in brief, is the solution to Egypt’s crisis offered by Hani Fawzi, general secretary of the Cairo-based Salafi Asala Party. It must be prompted, however, by massive protests. No longer simply the domain of the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafis, the anti-coup movement […]

North Africa

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Oct 11, 2013

Tunisia’s Ambitious Roadmap

By Naim Ameur

After weeks of negotiations and accusations traded between Tunisia’s political parties, Ennahda finally signed a political agreement dubbed the “quartet’s initiative” with twenty other parties last Saturday.

North Africa

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Oct 11, 2013

US Decision to Withhold Military Aid Receives Mixed Reactions as Egyptians Lash Out

By EgyptSource

As the United States announced its decision to halt deliveries of large-scale military systems, and withhold $260 million in cash aid to Egypt, reactions to the decision, both domestically and internationally have been varied. The overriding sentiment in Egypt, whether among political parties or the general population, is that the aid has been used as […]

North Africa

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Oct 11, 2013

Top News: Morsi Supporters March to Mark 100 days Since Ouster, Avoid Tahrir Square

By EgyptSource

Thousands of supporters of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi started gathering after Friday prayers, marking the 100th day since his ouster as they demonstrate against the military. 

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Oct 11, 2013

Top News: New Report Documents Systematic Sectarian Killing of Civilians by Jihadist Rebels in Syria

By MENASource

A new report released Friday by Human Rights Watch documents an August massacre perpetrated by jihadist rebels against members of Syria’s minority Alawite sect in Latakia and surrounding villages.

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Oct 10, 2013

The General Speaks Out

By Mohamed Elgohari

For the first time since his appointment by ousted president Mohamed Morsi as defense minister, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi spoke to the press, offering a rare interview to Yasser Rizk, editor-in-chief of the daily Al-Masry Al-Youm. The importance of the interview can be seen in the implicit and explicit messages from the strongest man in […]

North Africa

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Oct 10, 2013

Top News: Cairo Condemns Washington for Suspending Military Aid

By EgyptSource

Egypt Thursday condemned a decision by the United States to suspend deliveries of major arms and cash assistance to the Egyptian government, despite assertions of continuing support for interim authorities.