Syria – fighting continues, mainly in and around Idlib between the Syrian army and jihadis. International complications.
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Resources and boundaries on the Arab world’s Atlantic periphery
Posted onMorocco’s right to exploit the resources of the Western Sahara is contested by Polisario and its supporters. Elsewhere on the Atlantic littoral, Mauritania has cooperated successfully with Senegal over shared water and gas resources.
Sudan – turn for the worse
Posted onSudan – 60 demonstrators killed, talks between the military and the protesters stalled.
Syria – kaleidoscope of war
Posted onSyria – IS eliminated as a territory. Regime still seeking full control, but (about) five other armies have their own agendas.
Libya, Trump – towards a proxy war
Posted onHaftar’s offensive halted around Tripoli. A Trump bombshell.
Libya on a knife edge
Posted onHaftar’s forces face resistance around Tripoli. International condemnation but some external support for Haftar continues.
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.
Algeria – power leaks from “le pouvoir”
Posted onArmy chief administers coup de grace on Bouteflika. A second Republic?
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.
Iraq: Trump irritates
Posted onIraq – still no government but a budget agreed. Clumsy statement by Trump on Iran.