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As the MENA region continues to be the epicenter of news headlines, the Atlantic Council’s MENASource is a hub for thought-provoking and hard-hitting analyses about the latest trends, ideas, and debates. This online publication provides fast reactions and in-depth commentary on breaking news and key regional topics by a diverse team of experts and contributors.

MENASource brings you up-close to a region at the epicenter of geo-political headlines. It is the Atlantic Council’s hub for in-depth commentary about breaking news, key topics, and trends from our team of experts on the Middle East and North Africa.

The views expressed in MENASource are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the Atlantic Council, its staff, or its supporters.

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Oct 8, 2013

Egypt’s English Language Media Battles Financial Woes, Political Pressure

By Hazel Haddon

The financial difficulties facing English language media outlets in Egypt did not stop the launch of the country’s latest English news website this week. The Cairo Post, which went live on Sunday, is owned by Youm al-Saba’a, an independent Arabic daily which boasts one of the most-visited news websites in the country.

North Africa

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Oct 8, 2013

The Week in Egypt – October 8, 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 8, 2013

Top News: Egypt Revokes Permit for Brotherhood NGO; Judicial Authority Recommends Dissolution of FJP

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s interim government has revoked the permit for a non-governmental organization set up by the Muslim Brotherhood, one day after the State Commissioners Authority recommended the dissolution of the Freedom and Justice party (FJP) – its political wing.

MENASource

Oct 8, 2013

Top News: Egypt to Seize Muslim Brotherhood Funds, Will Not Appeal Ban

By MENASource

Egypt’s interim government has revoked the permit for a non-governmental organization set up by the Muslim Brotherhood. Tuesday’s move by the cabinet is the latest in its push to dismantle the Brotherhood.

MENASource

Oct 7, 2013

Former President Morsi’s Legal Liability for Incitement to Violence

By Ryan J. Suto

In early September, former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and others in the Muslim Brotherhood were charged under Egyptian domestic law with incitement to the murder of protesters in December 2012. Egyptian authorities have provided no details of the evidence against him. However, Morsi and the Brotherhood were responsible for several other instances of incitement during […]

North Africa

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Oct 7, 2013

Top News: Violence Erupts across Egypt on October 6 Anniversary

By EgyptSource

Clashes erupted throughout the capital on Sunday afternoon between police and protesters amid heightened security and calls for rival demonstrations on October 6, leaving over fifty dead. 

MENASource

Oct 7, 2013

Syria: Russia’s Choice

By Frederic C. Hof

President Barack Obama’s preferred end-state for the Syrian crisis begins with the creation of a transitional governing body peopled on the basis of mutual consent, in negotiations between delegations representing the Syrian Arab Republic Government (SARG) and Syrians rejecting the governing legitimacy of the SARG and the regime that sits atop it.

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Oct 7, 2013

Fireworks and Blood Mark Egypt’s Victory Day

By Marwa Farid

The commemoration of the fortieth Anniversary of the Sixth of October Victory, this year, is bittersweet. It has been sweet for the general population, celebrating the day with festivities, and activities organized by the army in the squares and skies of Egypt. Yet, a good day turned sour as events unfolded and clashes broke out […]

North Africa

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Oct 4, 2013

Top News: Clashes Break out in Egypt, Brotherhood Supporter Killed

By EgyptSource

Clashes erupted in several Egyptian cities on Friday after thousands of supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood took to the streets to demand the end of army-backed rule, in defiance of a security crackdown.

MENASource

Oct 4, 2013

Top News: Russia Says Embassy Staff in Libya Evacuated After Attack

By MENASource

Russia evacuated embassy staff and their families from Libya after gunmen tried to storm its diplomatic mission in Tripoli. The decision was made after Libyan Foreign Minister Mohammed Abdelaziz visited the embassy and reportedly told the Russian ambassador that Libya is unable to guarantee the security of the diplomatic mission.

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