News 06 Mar 2023 Israel's striking reservist pilots are short-sighted – analysis The IDF is composed of many people for whom convictions go to the root of their being. Sometimes the government will make decisions that go against these convictions. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Pakistan: Blanket ban on critical speeches ‘disturbing demonstration’ of threat to freedom of expression Overbroad use of bans constitutes a violation of the right to freedom of expression.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Pakistan: Blanket ban on critical speeches ‘disturbing demonstration’ of threat to freedom… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Mar 2023 Bangladesh: Urgent emergency measures must aid all impacted by fire in Rohingya Refugee camps Responding to the news of a devastating fire on Sunday at the Cox’s Bazaar Rohingya camp in Bangladesh which has left around 12000 refugees homeless, Yasasmin Kaviratne, the regional campaigner… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 Purim Shpiel: Israelis enter mikveh clothed to protest Kotel modesty law Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy! Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Purim Shpiel: Israelis enter mikveh… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 UN Human Rights Council joint statement urges accountability for Beirut blast Victims' families, survivors, and the people of Lebanon deserve justice, truth and reparations.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UN Human Rights Council joint statement urges accountability for Beirut blast Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 EU places tighter grip on ethics for staff as corruption scandal soars Qatar has long dismissed all allegations raised against it, rejecting attempts to “drag its name” into the issue.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: EU places tighter grip on ethics for staff… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 Amir Cup 2023: Al Duhail and Umm Salal advance into quarterfinals The opening match of the first Round of 16 clashes delivered a thrilling tournament for the country. Defending champions Al Duhail triumphed over Al Kharaitiyat 1-0 to progress into the…..… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 The importance of US Defense Sec. Austin's visit to Iraq – analysis US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Iraq and also the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. Here's why this is so important. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: The importance of… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 Is the US ignoring Kurdish partner forces in Syria to placate Ankara? – analysis The US messaging on Syria is confusing. In the recent comments, Turkey appears to have got the US to say it doesn’t even meet with its SDF partners. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Mar 2023 U.S. Defense Secretary Affirms Support for Iraq on Baghdad Visit Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III met senior Iraqi officials less than two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: U.S. Defense… Meet the Middle East