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09 Jul 2020

UN: The Conflict In Libya Has Entered A “New Phase” Due to Increased Foreign Interference

On July 8, 2020, Antonio GUTERRES the UN Secretary-General, said the conflict in Libya has entered a “new phase” due to increased foreign interference in the country. “The conflict has entered a new phase, with foreign interference reaching unprecedented levels, including in the delivery of

01 Jul 2020

Iran, Russia, and Turkey Discussions to Find a Political Solution for Syria

On July 1, 2020, in a virtual meeting the opposing sides in Syria's war Iran, Russian Federation, and Turkey have held talks reflecting “harmonized” efforts to bring peace to the country after nine years of devastating conflict. The three countries “expressed the conviction” that Syria's

25 Jun 2020

Lebanon: Nabih BERRI the Parliament Speaker Urges a “Financial State of Emergency”

On June 24, 2020, the parliament speaker Nabih BERRI, amid growing protests over Lebanon’s economic problems has called on the government, central bank, and commercial banks to declare a “financial state of emergency” and review measures to protect the country’s collapsing currency. “Fr

24 Jun 2020

Iran: New US Sanctions on Companies in Iran Metals Sector

On June 23, 2020, the US blacklisted four steel, aluminum, and iron companies operating in Iran's metals sector as well as sales agents of Iran's largest steel manufacturer it said generate tens of millions of dollars for Iran's metals industry. The Treasury Department said that the sales agents

24 Jun 2020

Houthi Rebels in Yemen Said They Had Fired Missiles Into Saudi Arabia

On June 23, 2020, in the morning, Houthi rebels in Yemen said they had fired missiles into Saudi Arabia that reached the capital, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia said it “successfully intercepted and destroyed” the missiles, which it said were headed toward Riyadh. Col. Turki al-MALIKI, the spokesman

23 Jun 2020

Libya: UN Orders Probe of Abuses in Libya Since 2016

On June 22, 2020, the UN Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution strongly condemning all acts of violence in Libya and urging UN rights chief Michelle BACHELET to dispatch a fact-finding mission in this country. Since 2015, a power struggle has pitted the GNA (the internationally

22 Jun 2020

Libya: UN-Recognised Government (GNA) Calls Egypt Threat “Declaration of War”

On June 20, 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-SISI said that if pro-GNA forces advanced on the city of Sirte - some 450 kilometers east of the capital Tripoli - it could provoke a “direct” intervention by Cairo. The Libyan GNA on Sunday dubbed the Egyptian president’s military interv

19 Jun 2020

The US Has Renewed Its Accusations That Russia Is Deploying Fighter Jets In Libya

On June 18, 2020, in a statement, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) alleged Russia was using jets it had recently sent to Libya to support private military contractors working with HAFTAR's self-styled Libyan National Army. AFRICOM said it had photographic evidence of a MIG 29 operating near Sirte

18 Jun 2020

Turkish Officials Visited Tripoli to Meet Libya’s Internationally Recognised Government

On June 17, 2020, Senior Turkish officials visited Tripoli to meet Libya’s internationally recognized government GNA. The visit, not previously announced, included Turkey’s foreign and finance ministers, the intelligence chief, and the national security adviser, the GNA said in a statement. T

17 Jun 2020

New US Sanctions Against Syria to Prevent International Engagement with ASSAD’s Government

Kelly CRAFT, US Ambassador to the UN told Syria's Bashar al-ASSAD government on June 16, 2020, to make a choice between a political solution to the Syrian conflict or sanctions by Washington. US new Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act is named after a Syrian military that defected and documented

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UN: The Conflict In Libya Has Entered A “New Phase” Due to Increased Foreign Interference

Iran, Russia, and Turkey Discussions to Find a Political Solution for Syria

Lebanon: Nabih BERRI the Parliament Speaker Urges a “Financial State of Emergency”

Iran: New US Sanctions on Companies in Iran Metals Sector

Houthi Rebels in Yemen Said They Had Fired Missiles Into Saudi Arabia

Libya: UN Orders Probe of Abuses in Libya Since 2016

Libya: UN-Recognised Government (GNA) Calls Egypt Threat “Declaration of War”

The US Has Renewed Its Accusations That Russia Is Deploying Fighter Jets In Libya

Turkish Officials Visited Tripoli to Meet Libya’s Internationally Recognised Government

New US Sanctions Against Syria to Prevent International Engagement with ASSAD’s Government

Lebanese Economy – a Hostage to Local and Regional Politics

Lebanon at a Crossroad

Divided between Ideas

Iran and Syria are Making Diplomatic Headway while Lebanon is Standing Still

The Chaos of Arab Political Discourse

The SIS Factor in Beirut

The Lebanese Political Party System

The 33-Day War between Israel and Hezbollah

For Hezbollah, Lebanon is an Afterthought

The Good Old Days

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