https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/10/sisi-backs-emergency-measures-tunisian-president The Tunisian President has been put on the forefront of international action in the Middle East with his recent moves. In an effort that was initially supported by the people, dictatorial President Saied dissolved parliament, launched probes of his political enemies and has assumed authoritarian power. After having shown no signs of policy reversal, there are large spread protests… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/13/israel-reserves-the-right-to-act-against-iran-yair-lapid After a meeting featuring Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid was conducted in Washington, DC, Lapid has declared that ‘force’ might be needed in order to put a halt on Iranian nuclear programs. This statement comes after a time of conflict concerning the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which is currently on pause. According to the Foreign Minister,… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/10/uae-syria-agree-on-plans-to-enhance-economic-cooperation The United Arab Emirates have been aggressively working recently to re-establish positive and valuable diplomatic connections and influence with the government in Damascus. With the Civil War in Syria began in 2011, the ethnically Arab nations in the region jointly severed diplomatic ties with Syria. Among the non-Arab states, the President of Turkey became an ardent backer of the… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/12/un-slams-violence-against-migrants-in-libya-calls-for-inquiry Migrants in Libya are waiting to escape after a violent crackdown that led to a mass arrest and shooting. In the United Nations center in Tripoli, African American refugees are being detained by ‘unnecessary and disproportionate’ force, which includes shooting them dead. These asylum seekers are being targeted by the Libyan security forces, says UN human… Read more »
