Group items tagged #politics - CULF 3331: "Middle Eastern Revolutions"

U.N. rep accuses Saudis of violating international law - 0 views

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A UN rep states that the airstrikes launched by Saudi Arabia violated international law because of the number of civilians affected indiscriminately. Although civilians had been warned, enough time was not given to allow for total evacuation of the cities of of Sadaa,Maran, Albiqaa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A UN rep states that the airstrikes launched by Saudi Arabia violated international law because of the number of civilians affected indiscriminately. Although civilians had been warned, enough time was not given to allow for total evacuation of the cities of of Sadaa,Maran, Albiqaa.</div>

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Yemen: The forgotten war - 0 views

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Amnesty International examines the war in Yemen and declares human rights violations on all sides. Despite the possible violations of international law, countries like the USA, France, and the UK continue to supply Saudi Arabia with arms.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Amnesty International examines the war in Yemen and declares human rights violations on all sides. Despite the possible violations of international law, countries like the USA, France, and the UK continue to supply Saudi Arabia with arms.</div>

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One Year After the Iran Nuclear Deal - WSJ - 0 views

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One year after Iran deal was est. Wall street Journal looks at Iran as being a force of terror still. Cyber attacks as well as threats towards the U.S. remains at large and is still very hostile.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">One year after Iran deal was est. Wall street Journal looks at Iran as being a force of terror still. Cyber attacks as well as threats towards the U.S. remains at large and is still very hostile. </div>

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The Muslim Brotherhood Struggles in a New Egypt | TIME - 0 views

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Discusses the leadership role in the Muslim Brotherhood, and how it has changed overtime due to many of the senior leaders being jailed. Gives the affects of these actions relative to the Brotherhood rather than anything else in the country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses the leadership role in the Muslim Brotherhood, and how it has changed overtime due to many of the senior leaders being jailed. Gives the affects of these actions relative to the Brotherhood rather than anything else in the country. </div>

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US releases Iranian Hacker as part of Prisoner Exchange Program - 0 views

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The US pardoned a suspected Iranian hacker and a few other Iran nationals for US citizens held prisoner by Iran. This exchange is revealing of the amount of leverage these two nation-states have against one another.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The US pardoned a suspected Iranian hacker and a few other Iran nationals for US citizens held prisoner by Iran. This exchange is revealing of the amount of leverage these two nation-states have against one another.</div>

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First on CNN: U.S. plans to publicly blame Iran for dam cyber breach - 0 views

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The cyber breach of a US dam by Iran hackers marks the risk of US infrastructure. The US plans to adopt the tactic of "name and shame" to put pressure and fear individually on those who might think about targeting the US.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The cyber breach of a US dam by Iran hackers marks the risk of US infrastructure. The US plans to adopt the tactic of "name and shame" to put pressure and fear individually on those who might think about targeting the US.</div>

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Jordan to reconsider sending envoy to 'stabilising' Libya - 0 views

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Citing a fear of instability and violence that is still ongoing in Libya, Jordan will reconsider sending an envoy back to Libya. While Jordan still has diplomatic facilities in Tripoli, they are cautious about sending personnel back given violence and a kidnapping that happened during the past 5 years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Citing a fear of instability and violence that is still ongoing in Libya, Jordan will reconsider sending an envoy back to Libya. While Jordan still has diplomatic facilities in Tripoli, they are cautious about sending personnel back given violence and a kidnapping that happened during the past 5 years.</div>

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Armed police surround Townhouse building despite authorities' intervention | Mada Masr - 0 views

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Obama admits worst mistake of his presidency - 0 views

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President Obama admitted that his worst mistake of his presidency was the lack of preparation of life in Libya after the fall of Qaddafi. While taking some responsibility for inaction, Obama largely also blamed the British and French for not taking more action since this was largely executed by them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">President Obama admitted that his worst mistake of his presidency was the lack of preparation of life in Libya after the fall of Qaddafi. While taking some responsibility for inaction, Obama largely also blamed the British and French for not taking more action since this was largely executed by them.</div>

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Algeria: The revolution that never was - 0 views

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The 'Arab Spring' of 2011 brought down autocratic governments across North Africa and the Middle East. But, despite widespread street protests that initially threatened to spark a Tunisian or Egyptian style revolt, an expected uprising in Algeria failed to materialise.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The 'Arab Spring' of 2011 brought down autocratic governments across North Africa and the Middle East. But, despite widespread street protests that initially threatened to spark a Tunisian or Egyptian style revolt, an expected uprising in Algeria failed to materialise.</div>

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Algerian Specificities: Algeria's Place in the 2011 Arab Revolutions - 0 views

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In the Arab World, 2011 is developing into the year of revolution. Following the dramatic events in Tunisia and Egypt, a chain reaction has exposed the region's autocratic regimes to popular pressure like never before. Whatever the outcome of these events, the relationship between the rulers and the ruled in the Arab World has forever ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In the Arab World, 2011 is developing into the year of revolution. Following the dramatic events in Tunisia and Egypt, a chain reaction has exposed the region's autocratic regimes to popular pressure like never before. Whatever the outcome of these events, the relationship between the rulers and the ruled in the Arab World has forever ...</div>

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Libyan politicians hit by EU sanctions over new government - BBC News - 1 views

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on three prominent Libyan politicians opposed to the installation of a UN-backed government. The sanctions target the leaders of two rival administrations that have been vying for power amid the chaos after the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. All three face travel bans and asset freezes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The European Union has imposed sanctions on three prominent Libyan politicians opposed to the installation of a UN-backed government. The sanctions target the leaders of two rival administrations that have been vying for power amid the chaos after the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. All three face travel bans and asset freezes.</div>

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Libya Urges UN to Act to Protect Sovereign Wealth Fund - 1 views

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Libya is pressing the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action to allow the managers of its sovereign wealth fund to move money between frozen accounts so the value can be protected and returns can be maximized.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Libya is pressing the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action to allow the managers of its sovereign wealth fund to move money between frozen accounts so the value can be protected and returns can be maximized.</div>

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Another chance - 1 views

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