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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he will pardon army deserters and release political detainees from prison, but his credibility is lacking because of his past reversals. Source: Al Monitor Full…

A $1 million lobbying contract first revealed by Al-Monitor has sparked a criminal complaint against a leading presidential candidate. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US lobbying revelations upend Tunisia’s presidential…

The Amman International Book Fair, one of the major literary events in the region, takes up the Palestinian issue as the theme this year. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Jordan…

The city of Sidi Bouzid, the birthplace of the Jasmine Revolution, has emerged as a barometer of Tunisia's progress in the decade following the toppling of Zine El Abidine Ben…

Egypt’s security delegation visited Israel and held talks in Netanyahu’s office without visiting Gaza. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Did Egypt go behind Hamas’ back to meet with Israel?

As young Iraqis vent against their government, Iran is already positioning itself for the fallout, as its proxies hit the streets. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi youth to government:…

When the opposition controlled Daraa in southern Syria, several organizations found innovative ways to continue teaching children, but after the regime took control, all these projects were suspended and children…

More than a year from the formation of the Iraqi parliament, some members of the parliament refuse to be sworn in, hoping to gain executive posts. Source: Al Monitor Full…

Israel is growing concerned about Palestinian factions’ attempts to manufacture rockets inside the West Bank. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel combats Palestinians' West Bank rocket-making

Recent protests in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor, split between pro-regime and SDF forces, have raised questions about who will eventually exert control over the region, as heavily restricted access for independent…