Haftar’s forces face resistance around Tripoli. International condemnation but some external support for Haftar continues.
Articles tagged: ‘France’
Sudan – Bashir goes
Posted onSudan – President Bashir arrested, military council takes over. Protests continue.
Algeria: salami slicing le pouvoir
Posted onBouteflika and his gang losing their hold on events. Elections likely, but the future is anyone’s guess.
Saudi Arabia: two trials
Posted onSaudi Arabia – the women activists and Khashoggi trials cast a long shadow.
Trump recognises Israeli annexation of Golan
Posted onTrump announces a U-turn on the Golan Heights. General condemnation. A boost for Netanyahu’s election prospects.
Libya: gains by Haftar, UN plans
Posted onLibya – Haftar strengthens his position, especially in the south, but faces opposition of uncertain strength. UN continues to work for elections.
Syria: IS end game
Posted onSyria- IS fighting in the last ditch, outside powers manoeuvring for advantage.
First EU/Arab league summit
Posted onEU/Arab summit large and unwieldy, at best a useful opportunity for top level networking. #url#
Foreigners in IS
Posted onWhat to do with hundreds of foreigners who joined IS? UK and US fix on two individual cases.
Yemen: US and UK policies under pressure
Posted onYemen – the Stockholm ceasefire holding. Opposition to the war in Washington and London.