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Obama Promises U.S. Aid to Jordan for Syria, Iraq Refugees - 0 views

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    President Barack Obama said the U.S. would sustain financial aid to Jordan to help the country cope with a flood of refugees, after a meeting with King Abdullah Wednesday at the White House. The two leaders discussed U.S.
csherro2

UNHCR Syria Regional Refugee Response - 0 views

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    Inter-agency Information Sharing Portal
csherro2

What's happening in Syria? - CBBC Newsround - 0 views

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    The whole Syrian civil war began when 15 kids were arrested for writing anit-government things. Protestors began to fill the streets, peacefully, in 2011. The government opened fire on the protestors.
csherro2

Syria crisis: Strikes on hospitals and schools kill 'up to 50' - BBC News - 0 views

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    This article shows just how dangerous it is in Syria. Strikes on hospitals and schools are just the tip of the ice berg on how these people are taking hits.
csherro2

Syria Crisis: Assad Rejects Comparison With Egypt, Libya - 0 views

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    Since the Syrian crisis involves the possibility of a president stepping down, it is being more and more compared to Egypt and Nasser's reign. Assad wants the comparisons to stop because he believes that the Syrian state is different than that of Egypt's.
natphan

New Daesh Franchise Threatens Egypt - Newsweek Middle East - 0 views

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    Nearing the anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, extremist group Misr ("Egypt," in Arabic) clashes with police. Simultaneously, Sisi regime cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood.
cthomase

'5 horrible years': Libya marks 5th anniversary of Western-backed uprising to oust Gaddafi - 1 views

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    Libya's popular uprising officially began on February 17, 2011, resulting in the toppling of long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Since then, the oil-rich nation has been plunged into political chaos amid the growing threat of Islamic State.
mwrightc

Why Isis fights | Martin Chulov | World news | The Guardian - 0 views

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    This article reveals the religious influence as to why the fighting is going on between ISIS and Arab nations right now. Prophet Muhammad mentions particular locations where fighting will occur between Christians and Muslims which will be the precursor to the apolcalypse.
cthomase

Libya's North African neighbors brace for any Western strikes - 0 views

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    With increased chatter about Western powers potentially leading an air campaign to rid Libya of ISIS, Libya's neighbors are beginning to brace for a potential influx in Libyan refugees. They are tightening border crossings, sending diplomats out of Libya and warning it's citizens to essentially brace for impact.
mkulach

What's become of Egypt's Morsi? - BBC News - 0 views

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    This article talks about where Morsi stands as of now in trial. Mohammad Morsi was Egypt's first democratically elected president. This article is interesting because it also gives the perspective of those that are on Mori's side.
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    A court in Egypt has put Ex President Morsi on a death sentence for the murder and torture of many protestors, for Prison Break and espionage. Morsi was democratically elected but failed to solve any social or economic problems and was overthrown soon after.
cthomase

EU appeals for Libyan unity government, warns of chaos - 1 views

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    This article highlights the struggle for governmental unity that is occurring in Libya. The government, as the article says, "has been split into 2 rival governments since 2014." With militia forces and the increasing threat of ISIS, a stable government must be formed to secure a prosperous future for Libya.
jherna2a

Yemen crisis: Who are the Houthi rebels? - 1 views

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    The Houthi rebellion brought forth a conflict with multiple players. The competing factions include the Houthis, the government, al-Qaeda, Al-Islah (a Sunni Islamist political faction), and Al-Hirak (the Southern Movement demanding secession).
micklethwait

Geo-Tagging Project | Middle Eastern Revolutions - 0 views

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    Just demonstrating how to create a link through the Diigo website instead of using the widget or add-on.
cthomase

Building a New Foundation for Stability in Libya - 0 views

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    The Center for American Progress, a liberal think-tank in Washington DC, proposed various ideas to help build a stable government in Libya. They give several proposals that take on different ideas from the perspectives on globalization.
eyadalhasan

The Arab spring, five years on - 0 views

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    Charting five years since the onset of the Arab spring.The Arab revolutions produced few leaders, few credible programmes for action, and few ideas.
cthomase

Life returns to Libya city streets after IS 'shock' - 0 views

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    As was mentioned in my bookmarks last week, fighting in some parts of Libya between ISIS militants and militia groups is an ongoing struggle. This article puts a human side to those who become trapped in places that ISIS attempts to overrun. Thankfully, one of these militia groups was able to push ISIS out of this city, allowing for a heartbreaking look at the fear of those that were for a brief moment, trapped in ISIS territory.
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