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Sudan – Bashir goes

12 April 2019Oliver MilesEgypt, France, Germany, South Sudan, Sudan, UK, USA

Sudan – President Bashir arrested, military council takes over. Protests continue.

11 April 2019Oliver MilesEgypt, USA

Sisi’s visit to Washington provokes criticism of Egypt in Congress and the media. An unexpected U-turn by Sisi reported.

Saudi Arabia – the women activists and Khashoggi trials cast a long shadow.

Trump announces a U-turn on the Golan Heights. General condemnation. A boost for Netanyahu’s election prospects.

26 March 2019Oliver MilesEgypt, Europe, France, Italy, Libya, Russia, UAE, USA

Libya – Haftar strengthens his position, especially in the south, but faces opposition of uncertain strength. UN continues to work for elections.

19 March 2019Oliver MilesIran, Israel, Lebanon, USA

Pompeo will face some difficult issues in Beirut: Hizbullah, maritime border with Israel, EastMed pipeline, Syrian refugees.

15 March 2019Oliver MilesIran, Iraq, USA

Rouhani’s successful visit to Iraq – an unprecedented call on Iraq’s top cleric who sent a message of moderation to both Iraq and Iran.

14 March 2019Oliver MilesEurope, Human rights, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA

Saudi Arabia shoots itself in the foot, bringing 10 women to trial for promoting lifting the ban on women driving.

13 March 2019Oliver MilesIsrael, Palestine, USA

BDS – some feisty US congresswomen setting a new tone. News of the long-awaited UN blacklist of companies which work in the settlements.

8 March 2019Oliver MilesEurope, Human rights, Saudi Arabia, USA

Saudi Arabia – unrelenting international criticism even from those normally most friendly. Unconfirmed reports of goings-on in the family.