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May 29, 2016

Israel cosies up to Austria’s Nazis

The Austrian presidential elections made headlines this week. Norbert Hofer, the candidate of the far-right Freedom Party, almost won the election. Thankfully, he was edged out by his rival,...

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May 29, 2016

The New Ennahda

The tenth Ennahda conference is the topic of discussion in streets, coffee shops and behind the scenes. It is the main topic for May in Tunisia. In a few...

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May 28, 2016

A place is where your memories are: An interview with artist Rafat Asad

According to Rafat Asad, as a Palestinian artist, you can’t avoid being political. “Every moment you live in this place is political,” he tells me. “If you want to...

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May 28, 2016

Why do Israeli peacebuilding organisations get six times the money Palestinians receive?

Are Israelis six times as likely as Palestinians to be in favour of peace? Are Israeli civil society organisations six times as expensive to run as Palestinian ones? Or...

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May 28, 2016

Why B’Tselem’s latest report is ground breaking

B’Tselem is probably the most influential Israeli human rights group there is. The group was founded during the first Palestinian intifada, and thus has been working on compiling evidence...

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May 28, 2016

Egyptians angry with Ethiopian remarks about Renaissance Dam

Official Ethiopian remarks that the Renaissance Dam is almost complete have infuriated Egyptian officials, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported yesterday. Speaking to the media, Ethiopian Minister of Government Communication Affairs Getachew Reda said that his...

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May 28, 2016

Rights group criticises Red Cross decision to cancel 50% of prison visits

Palestinian Prisoners’ Centre for Studies (PPCS) yesterday warned about the implications of the International Committee for the Red Cross’ decision to cancel 50 per cent of the monthly visits to Palestinian...

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May 28, 2016

Syrian opposition to resume participation in Geneva 3

Syrian opposition groups will resume their participation in peace talks in Geneva, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported yesterday. The official spokesman for the Supreme Syrian Commission of the negotiations Riad Nassan Agha told the...

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May 28, 2016

US worried reduction in smart weapons reserves

The US commander of the air forces in the Middle East on Thursday warned that reserves of smart weapons are running low due to heavy use against Daesh, Arabi21 reported. Speaking...

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May 28, 2016

Israel issued 729 administrative detention orders since start of 2016

Israel has issued and renewed 729 administrative detention orders since the start of 2016, the Palestine Prisoners’ Centre for Studies (PPCS) announced yesterday. PPCS spokesman Riyad Al-Ashqar said administrative detention orders...

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