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Mar 3, 2017

The ‘European Values’ of the Libya Migration Deal

By Tom Rollins

Last month, European Union leaders met in Malta, in the words of European Council President Donald Tusk, to “agree [to] concrete operational measures to stem irregular migration from Libya to Europe.” The statement was an unusually frank expression of EU intentions in the Mediterranean: to regulate, limit, or halt mixed migration flows on the Central Mediterranean […]

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Feb 24, 2017

Report Summary: More Than the Authority of Repression – The Status of Free Speech in Egypt 2016

By MENASource

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression released their fourth annual report on the state of freedom of expression in Egypt in 2016 under the title “More Than the Authority of Repression.” This report presents thorough evidence and accurate observations on freedom of speech in Egypt. 

North Africa Political Reform

In the News

Feb 24, 2017

Eljarh Quoted by RFI on the Recent Travel Ban in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Feb 24, 2017

Gold Quoted by the New York Times on ISIS Violence Against Christians in Egypt

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

Feb 24, 2017

Sirgany in World Policy Journal: Islands Apart: Why the Saudi-Egypt Alliance is on the Rocks

By Sarah El Sirgany

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North Africa Saudi Arabia

In the News

Feb 20, 2017

Abdo in the National Interest: Why Iran’s Shia Threat Is Very Real for Faraway Egyptians

By Geneive Abdo

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Iran North Africa

In the News

Feb 19, 2017

Miller in the Arab Weekly: What the United States Should Do About Libya

By Elissa Miller

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Libya

In the News

Feb 17, 2017

AlAgeli Joins BBC to Discuss the Return of a Military Leader in Libya

By Abdul Rahman AlAgeli

Listen to the full interview here.

Libya

MENASource

Feb 16, 2017

Continued Focus on Economic Reform in Egypt’s Cabinet Reshuffle

By Elissa Miller

On February 14, Egypt’s parliament approved a limited cabinet reshuffle following weeks of anticipation. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said the reshuffle was aimed at continuing the government’s social and economic reform plans, and indeed, several of the changes reflect an effort to continue to build on major reforms. Ismail began meeting with candidates for cabinet […]

North Africa Political Reform

MENASource

Feb 16, 2017

Refugee Resettlement Program Takes a Hit Following Brief Travel Ban

By Sarah El Sirgany

Mahmoud was supposed to travel to the US on February 7th. The 22-year-old Somali refugee had escaped forced recruitment by al-Shabab at the age of 16. He has finally allowed himself to dream of a better life, but it all came crashing down when President Donald Trump placed a 120-day ban on refugees.

North Africa Political Reform

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