News 04 Feb 2020 NW Syria violence displaces 500,000 in two months: UN A Russian-backed Syrian government offensive against the country’s last rebel enclave has displaced more than half a million people in two months, the United Nations said Tuesday. “Since 1 Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 Will Tunisia have a seat in future Libyan dialogues? Tunisia appears to have lost an opportunity to garner international support to help it cope with the crisis in neighboring Libya when it rejected an invitation to the Berlin conference.… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 Iraqi protesters face off against cleric’s followers Anti-government demonstrators faced off against followers of influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in protest squares across Iraq Tuesday, a day after one demonstrator was killed in a clash between the Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 MBC Group to establish new headquarters in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh MBC Group, the largest multi-media company in the Middle East and North Africa, signed an agreement on Tuesday to establish a new headquarters in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The new… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 A united response to Trump’s Mideast deal in a divided Yemen Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government have both rejected the US Middle East peace plan. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: A united response to Trump’s Mideast deal in… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 Battle for Syria’s Saraqib city opens route for final assault on Idlib Russian-backed Syrian regime forces have intensified their bombing campaign on Saraqib city, the last key opposition-controlled transit point in Idlib province, opening the way for a final showdown in Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 Egyptian readers mourn ALEF bookstores The ALEF bookstore chain, beloved for its wide selection of books and engaging salespeople, has closed its doors after accusations of links to the Muslim Brotherhood. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers expresses support for Palestinian people Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s stance on the Palestinian cause and expressed its support of the Palestinian people, the Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 After deadly clashes, Erdogan says Turkey won’t allow Syrian advance on Idlib Syrian forces are at the western gate of the rebel stronghold of Saraqeb after violent exchange with Turkish troops.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: After deadly clashes, Erdogan says Turkey won’t… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Feb 2020 UNRWA appeals for funding following Trump's 'Deal of the Century' attack on Palestinian refugee agency Dispatch: The UN Palestine refugees agency has pled for funding after the unveiling of the controversial Deal of the Century, which calls for abolishing the crucial humanitarian organisation.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East