Ariana Hashtrudi
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Middle East News Editor at https://Maghrebi.org, a non-partisan MENA news site
Syrian leader calls for justice, urges Israeli withdrawal: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to uphold the Syrian people’s right to see ousted president Bashar al-Assad held to justice . . .
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November 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Syrian leader calls for justice, urges Israeli withdrawal: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to uphold the Syrian people’s right to see ousted president Bashar al-Assad held to justice . . .
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Libya: 42 suspected dead following migrant boat capsizing . . .
The UN suspects forty-two people have died following a migrant boat capsizing off the coast of #Libya
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The UN suspects forty-two people have died following a migrant boat capsizing off the coast of #Libya
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November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Libya: 42 suspected dead following migrant boat capsizing . . .
The UN suspects forty-two people have died following a migrant boat capsizing off the coast of #Libya
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The UN suspects forty-two people have died following a migrant boat capsizing off the coast of #Libya
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Several countries urge closure of Libya’s migrant detention centres: During a UN Human Rights Council session held on November 11th, several countries urged #Libya to close its migrant detention centres, citing widespread abuses ...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Several countries urge closure of Libya’s migrant detention centres: During a UN Human Rights Council session held on November 11th, several countries urged #Libya to close its migrant detention centres, citing widespread abuses ...
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Tunisian opposition leader starts hunger strike in jail: The standoff between Tunisian President Kais Saied and his jailed opponents is escalating, after it was announced that a third opposition leader started a hunger strike . . .
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November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Tunisian opposition leader starts hunger strike in jail: The standoff between Tunisian President Kais Saied and his jailed opponents is escalating, after it was announced that a third opposition leader started a hunger strike . . .
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Western Sahara: Algerian diplomacy running out of steam . . .
#Algeria has become isolated on the international stage, with the recent UN resolution on the Western Sahara representing a serious setback for its diplomatic efforts
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#Algeria has become isolated on the international stage, with the recent UN resolution on the Western Sahara representing a serious setback for its diplomatic efforts
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November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Western Sahara: Algerian diplomacy running out of steam . . .
#Algeria has become isolated on the international stage, with the recent UN resolution on the Western Sahara representing a serious setback for its diplomatic efforts
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#Algeria has become isolated on the international stage, with the recent UN resolution on the Western Sahara representing a serious setback for its diplomatic efforts
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🤝 Western Sahara: Algerian diplomacy running out of steam
⛓️ Another Tunisian opposition leader starts hunger strike in jail
🌍 Several countries urge closure of Libya’s migrant detention centres
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🤝 Western Sahara: Algerian diplomacy running out of steam
⛓️ Another Tunisian opposition leader starts hunger strike in jail
🌍 Several countries urge closure of Libya’s migrant detention centres
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November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In our FREE 16 page mag . . .
🤝 Western Sahara: Algerian diplomacy running out of steam
⛓️ Another Tunisian opposition leader starts hunger strike in jail
🌍 Several countries urge closure of Libya’s migrant detention centres
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🤝 Western Sahara: Algerian diplomacy running out of steam
⛓️ Another Tunisian opposition leader starts hunger strike in jail
🌍 Several countries urge closure of Libya’s migrant detention centres
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Why Russia moving closer to Morocco is a win-win: Morocco’s diplomatic shift towards Russia strengthens Rabat’s global leverage and gives Moscow a foothold in North Africa . . .
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November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Why Russia moving closer to Morocco is a win-win: Morocco’s diplomatic shift towards Russia strengthens Rabat’s global leverage and gives Moscow a foothold in North Africa . . .
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Haftar’s succession and Turkey’s rise in Libya: Khalifa Haftar cements dynastic authority in eastern Libya while Turkey expands its influence . . .
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November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Haftar’s succession and Turkey’s rise in Libya: Khalifa Haftar cements dynastic authority in eastern Libya while Turkey expands its influence . . .
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Iraq plans disarmament as U.S. troops prepare full withdrawal: Iraq’s PM has vowed to bring all weapons under state control, but acknowledged the difficulties posed by the presence of a US- led coalition . . .
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November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Iraq plans disarmament as U.S. troops prepare full withdrawal: Iraq’s PM has vowed to bring all weapons under state control, but acknowledged the difficulties posed by the presence of a US- led coalition . . .
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Sudan’s ongoing civil war forces refugees into Haftar-controlled south-east: The war in Sudan is being in part played out across Libya’s fragile south-east border, as refugees cross the border into the desert region of al-Kufra . . .
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Sudan’s ongoing civil war forces refugees into Haftar-controlled south-east: The war in Sudan is being in part played out across Libya’s fragile south-east border, as refugees cross the border into the desert region of al-Kufra . . .
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⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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⛓️ Tunisian authorities suspend the activities of another NGO
🌍 Algeria dampens down Morocco’s Western Sahara win
🏛️French far-right passes resolution against 1968 Algerian deal
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China’s rare earth war reshapes world order: China is leveraging its near-monopoly over rare earth elements as a strategic tool, not just an industrial asset
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China’s rare earth war reshapes world order: China is leveraging its near-monopoly over rare earth elements as a strategic tool, not just an industrial asset
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November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Inside the Opinion section of our FREE 16 page mag . . .
China’s rare earth war reshapes world order: China is leveraging its near-monopoly over rare earth elements as a strategic tool, not just an industrial asset
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China’s rare earth war reshapes world order: China is leveraging its near-monopoly over rare earth elements as a strategic tool, not just an industrial asset
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Sudan’s paramilitary group arrests fighters after atrocities: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced the arrest of several of its own fighters suspected of involvement in atrocities committed in the city of El-Fasher ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Sudan’s paramilitary group arrests fighters after atrocities: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced the arrest of several of its own fighters suspected of involvement in atrocities committed in the city of El-Fasher ...
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Mali: Ex-prime minister faces two year sentence for X posts
"The Bamako court in Mali’s capital issued a two year sentence to former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara following comments he made on social media . . ."
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"The Bamako court in Mali’s capital issued a two year sentence to former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara following comments he made on social media . . ."
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Mali: Ex-prime minister faces two year sentence for X posts
"The Bamako court in Mali’s capital issued a two year sentence to former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara following comments he made on social media . . ."
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"The Bamako court in Mali’s capital issued a two year sentence to former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara following comments he made on social media . . ."
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Palestinians reject calls for Hamas disarmament: A poll has found that most Palestinians oppose the disarmament of Hamas and remain deeply sceptical that Trump’s peace plan will bring a lasting end to Israel’s war on Gaza . . .
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November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Palestinians reject calls for Hamas disarmament: A poll has found that most Palestinians oppose the disarmament of Hamas and remain deeply sceptical that Trump’s peace plan will bring a lasting end to Israel’s war on Gaza . . .
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GNU on alert as tensions with Radaa militia flare again in Tripoli: Political tensions between the executive and militias on the ground have surfaced once again in Tripoli after renewed disputes . . .
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November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
GNU on alert as tensions with Radaa militia flare again in Tripoli: Political tensions between the executive and militias on the ground have surfaced once again in Tripoli after renewed disputes . . .
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🪖Violent clashes erupt between rival militias in Libya’s Misrata
🌎Western Sahara: Polisario Front rejects the Moroccan plan
☢️Phosphate in the Maghreb fuels pollution and secrecy
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🪖Violent clashes erupt between rival militias in Libya’s Misrata
🌎Western Sahara: Polisario Front rejects the Moroccan plan
☢️Phosphate in the Maghreb fuels pollution and secrecy
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November 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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🪖Violent clashes erupt between rival militias in Libya’s Misrata
🌎Western Sahara: Polisario Front rejects the Moroccan plan
☢️Phosphate in the Maghreb fuels pollution and secrecy
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🪖Violent clashes erupt between rival militias in Libya’s Misrata
🌎Western Sahara: Polisario Front rejects the Moroccan plan
☢️Phosphate in the Maghreb fuels pollution and secrecy
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Egypt endorses Tony Blair as post-war Gaza leader: The Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, has signalled support for former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to lead the post-war Gaza Strip . . .
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October 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Egypt endorses Tony Blair as post-war Gaza leader: The Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, has signalled support for former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to lead the post-war Gaza Strip . . .
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2020 report reveals scheme to compensate Gaddafi-IRA victims: After five years the report on the victims of Gaddafi funded IRA attacks was partially released on October 20th ...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
2020 report reveals scheme to compensate Gaddafi-IRA victims: After five years the report on the victims of Gaddafi funded IRA attacks was partially released on October 20th ...
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Tunisians jailed for protesting state-owned chemical plant: Citizens in Gabès, a city in southern Tunisia, have been protesting to demand the shutdown of a state-owned chemical plant . . .
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October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Tunisians jailed for protesting state-owned chemical plant: Citizens in Gabès, a city in southern Tunisia, have been protesting to demand the shutdown of a state-owned chemical plant . . .
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🤝US working on peace deal between Morocco and Algeria
📘Morocco: Book reveals Israeli role in death of opposition leader
📄2020 report reveals scheme to compensate Gaddafi-IRA victims
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🤝US working on peace deal between Morocco and Algeria
📘Morocco: Book reveals Israeli role in death of opposition leader
📄2020 report reveals scheme to compensate Gaddafi-IRA victims
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October 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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🤝US working on peace deal between Morocco and Algeria
📘Morocco: Book reveals Israeli role in death of opposition leader
📄2020 report reveals scheme to compensate Gaddafi-IRA victims
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🤝US working on peace deal between Morocco and Algeria
📘Morocco: Book reveals Israeli role in death of opposition leader
📄2020 report reveals scheme to compensate Gaddafi-IRA victims
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#Sudan: RSF drone strikes kill seven . . .
"At least five people have died due to drone strikes in the northern Sudanese city of Al-Dabbah on October 14th"
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"At least five people have died due to drone strikes in the northern Sudanese city of Al-Dabbah on October 14th"
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October 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#Sudan: RSF drone strikes kill seven . . .
"At least five people have died due to drone strikes in the northern Sudanese city of Al-Dabbah on October 14th"
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"At least five people have died due to drone strikes in the northern Sudanese city of Al-Dabbah on October 14th"
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Hamas releases captives but Israel threatens to block Gaza aid: Hamas released additional bodies of dead captives to Israel, after Israel declared that it will reduce the amount of aid lorries permitted to enter Gaza by 50% . . .
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October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Hamas releases captives but Israel threatens to block Gaza aid: Hamas released additional bodies of dead captives to Israel, after Israel declared that it will reduce the amount of aid lorries permitted to enter Gaza by 50% . . .
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Egypt to adopt central role in overseeing Gaza peace plan: Egypt is expected to adopt a central role in implementing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan over the next coming months . . .
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October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Egypt to adopt central role in overseeing Gaza peace plan: Egypt is expected to adopt a central role in implementing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan over the next coming months . . .
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