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Celebrating 100th birthday of man of peace, war
Nobel Peace prize awarded to President El-Sadat, third president in history of country
Democracy in Arab world leads to civil wars, I refuse calls to amend Constitution: Dr. Abdelmoneim El Saeed
Files of terrorism, water, regional situation, not completely in our hands
US calls for ending war in Yemen
Conflict in Yemen resulted in killing over 100,000 civilians
South Sudan reconciliation deal raises concerns over undermining previous war crimes
Deal between government, conflicting factions has been reached earlier this month to stop fighting
Interior Ministry arrests photographer accused of staging scenes from Aleppo
Photographer says his photographs were a campaign aimed to show support for the Syrian children in Aleppo
The spirit of Nuremberg
It is now 70 years since what was perhaps the most important trial in the history of mankind. What makes this circumstance particularly significant is that it was the first time in history that a murderous regime of a defeated state was put to trial by the victorious powers after a particularly cruel and vicious …
Al-Sisi: pick your battles to win your war
One of the many difficulties facing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi lies in his handling of Egypt’s political dynamic from a single, incredibly narrow perspective. The president has tended to deal with political incidents and opponents separately and thus appears to be incapable of visualising the full picture. Applying a repressive policy to each individual political …
In Cartoon: Iraq’s Future!
Dividends of an at-risk world: Security is booming
War, conflict, terrorism, cyberattacks, violent crime: Threatened people are investing in their protection. A new study sheds light on the current global risks and the security industry that profits from them.
Western allies join Egypt in war against democratic values
When western countries are criticised for legitimising Egypt’s oppressive rule, excuses are offered in return. One response is that Egypt does not heed their concerns regarding the dire human rights conditions. “We’ve tried telling them, but they don’t listen,” is a common way of phrasing it. As to why business deals proceed smoothly despite Egypt’s …
Those plagued with war and those plagued with hatred
Are we plagued with political hatred? This question always arises when I see some politicians criticise their opponents exaggeratedly and defame them enthusiastically, in a manner that only suits those who are oppressed and have a just cause, or those who have a deep hatred, akin to a mental illness. I read a book entitled …
Documents purporting Egyptian sovereignty over Tiran, Sanafir insufficient: Foreign Ministry
The ministry released Egyptian-Saudi documents concerning the Red Sea islands following a wave of criticism regarding the new maritime demarcation
Warring parties make progress in UN-backed negotiations
Participants of the meeting agreed unanimously that their final aim is to end this war, to reach permanent ceasefire, says UN envoy
‘IS’ finance chief killed in US-led airstrikes
Abu Salah, described as the “Islamic State’s” finance minister, has been killed by US-led airstrikes. US officials said that they have bolstered efforts to curb the militant group’s revenue-generating activities
The Turkish bluff in the new Great Game
By Omar Ghannam
Iran invited to Syria talks
Washington has said that an invitation will be sent to Tehran for upcoming talks on political transition in Syria. Defense Secretary Carter also spoke of US plans to ramp-up its military campaign in Syria
Blair apologises for Iraq war ‘mistakes’
Syrian rebels reject cooperation with Russia, demand end of bombing
Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels have rebuffed cooperation with Russia against the “Islamic State” and holding elections. Their response came after Russia suggested it could work with the rebels
Russia rejects Dutch MH17 crash report
Putin’s proxy war
Car bombs kill dozens across Iraq
Nerves are on edge along Balkan refugee route
Russia starts drone surveillance missions in Syria
Heavy fatalities as rebels shell Aleppo; France and Russia mull military action
At least 38 people have been killed in a rebel bombardment of Aleppo, many of them children. As “Islamic State” presses an offensive in the north, France and Russia are considering military options
EU interior ministers fail to agree on refugee deal
Russia building airstrip at airport in Syria’s Latakia: Monitor
A group monitoring the conflict in Syria says Russian forces are expanding a major airport in Latakia province. Russia has reiterated its support for the Syrian regime, but denies it is staging a military build-up
Bombing people to save them? Western states line up to intervene in Syria
France, Australia and the UK are considering joining a US-led coalition flying air strikes in Syria. They cite the refugee crisis as justification for military intervention, but can bombing put an end to the conflict?
The power of iconography: How Aylan Kurdi’s picture moved the world
The Middle East: Who says the popular quest for change has been quelled?
A series of recent mass protests in several Arab countries have called into question suggestions that civil wars, brutal crackdowns and military coups and interventions have quelled popular willingness to stand up for rights in the Middle East. The protests, although focussed on specific social and economic demands, fundamentally have the same objectives as popular …
Syria can only be saved at the peace table
Syrian refugees are so anxious for the brutal civil war to end, one exclaimed: “If God let the war end tomorrow, we would walk barefoot back home.” Nikki Gamer, of Catholic Relief Services, just met Syrians displaced in Lebanon and Jordan. She says: “They want the violence to stop. And they want to return to …