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Tunisians rally for political prisoners' release on uprising anniversary

Tunisians protested in the capital on Tuesday, calling for the release of jailed political figures as they marked the 14th anniversary of the uprising that sparked the Arab Spring revolts across the region.The dozens-strong march in Tunis, organised by a political coalition that includes staunch opponents of current President Kais Saied, commemorated the day in 2011 when dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was ousted.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisians rally for political prisoners' release on uprising anniversary

Sudan paramilitary leader says 'lost' Al-Jazira state capital

Sudanese paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo said Saturday his Rapid Support Forces had "lost" key Al-Jazira state capital Wad Madani, as the military and allied armed groups entered the city after more than a year of paramilitary control.Government officials loyal to the army have hailed the recapture of the city, which RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo vowed to regain."Today we lost a round, we did not lose the battle", Daglo said in an audio address Saturday evening, promising "victory" to his troops.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sudan paramilitary leader says 'lost' Al-Jazira state capital

Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief at talks with regional, EU diplomats

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war-ravaged country's future.The Gulf kingdom, the region's biggest economy, is seeking to increase its influence in Syria after Islamist-led rebels toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month, analysts say.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief at talks with regional, EU diplomats