Temporary ceasefire in Gaza, Protests continue in Algeria to remove the ruling elite, and Haftar urges continued fighting in Tripoli during Ramadan.
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This week, Egypt’s parliament approves a motion to amend the country’s constitution. The proposed amendments would keep the current President,
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Palestinian Authority calls Arab States to boycott the upcoming Warsaw Conference, Morocco halts involvement in Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, and Turkey breaks silence over Uyghur oppression in China.
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This week, European Union diplomats and Iranian representatives adopt a new mechanism to maintain trade as Iran works to comply with the nuclear deal in the face of US sanctions. Qatar’s Emir travels to Lebanon for a financial conference, pledging funds for the country’s economy and appearing to step into the Lebanese political arena. And in Tunis, Youssef Chahed leads Tahya Tounes, a party breaking from the ruling Nidaa Tounes over economic policy and political infighting.
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In this week’s episode of the Middle East Weekly podcast, we discuss the worsening humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, where over 1,000 people have been killed in 2 weeks and 400,000 families are living under siege, as Bashar al Assad’s forces attack the rebel-held city.
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On this week’s episode of the Middle East Weekly, we discuss Sa’ad Hariri’s resignation from his post as Prime Minister of Lebanon; the earthquake that struck the Iran-Iraq border; and a coalition deal that allowed IS fighters to leave Raqqa.
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In our 14th episode, Middle East Weekly investigates what Turkey’s ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum means for the country. Our
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