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In the News

Jul 24, 2016

Eljarh Joins RFI to Discuss French Involvement in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Listen to the full interview here.

France Libya

In the News

Jul 21, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Al Jazeera on Western Forces in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Jul 13, 2016

Hellyer in Al Monitor: Why Sisi, Erdogan Won’t be Making Up Anytime Soon

By H.A. Hellyer

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MENASource

Jul 11, 2016

After ISIS Defeat in Sirte Challenges Remain

By Mohamed Eljarh

In early June, forces loyal to the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) claimed to have entered the city of Sirte. Indeed, fighting continues in the last strong hold of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in Libya.  The defeat of ISIS in Sirte would be a significant development in the war against the group in […]

Libya

In the News

Jul 8, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by the Associated Press on El-Sisi’s Use of the Egyptian Military

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jul 6, 2016

Pham Quoted by Maghreb Arabe Presse on Caroline Kennedy’s Video Message to the Algerian Regime

By J. Peter Pham

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North Africa

MENASource

Jul 1, 2016

June 30 Anniversary: A Subdued Affair

By Khaled Dawoud

On the third anniversary of the mass June 30 protests that led three days later to the army’s removal of Muslim Brotherhood leader and president, Mohamed Morsi, government officials were keen to stress that this was an occasion worth celebrating amid tight security measures. On what has just been announced a national holiday, President Abdel […]

North Africa

In the News

Jul 1, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Agence France-Presse on Changes in Libya’s Unity Government

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

MENASource

Jun 30, 2016

After Failed 2015 Siege, Sinai State Fights On

By Zack Gold

On July 1, 2015, Sinai State—the ISIS affiliated terrorist group —launched a massive operation across the Egyptian border governorate of North Sinai. The bulk of “The Battle of Sheikh Abu Sohaib al-Ansari,” named for the group’s deceased founder, took place around and inside Sheikh Zuweid: North Sinai’s third-largest city. Sinai State’s failed attempt to takeover […]

North Africa

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Mezran Featured in The International Spectator for Conspiracism In and Around Libya

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

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