Regional News and Views
Egypt
Los Angeles Times reports on Egypt’s continuing crackdown on journalists.
Lebanon
Hundreds protested in Beirut on Sunday against Lebanon’s political stalemate in a demonstration organized by the Communist Party.
Libya
University of Benghazi professor Amal Obeidi examines the various electoral experiences Libya has had post-Gaddafi and the roots of the political crisis.
Tunisia
Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission held its final meeting on December 14. The Economist’s take: “or all its flaws, though, the ivd was unprecedented in the Arab world. Millions of Tunisians were transfixed by its televised sessions, where victims gave stark testimony to a live audience. Activists in other Arab countries tuned in as well for a glimpse of what their own leaders deny them.”
Training for election officials ahead of Tunisia’s 2011 elections. Photo credit:European Parliament/Ezequiel Scagnetti
21votes does not necessarily endorse the views in the linked articles.
Middle East This Week – December 18, 2018
Leave a Comment
Last Updated: December 28, 2018 by 21votes
Each day, 21votes gathers election and political news from a different region of the world. Tuesdays we explore the Middle East and North Africa.
Egypt
Los Angeles Times reports on Egypt’s continuing crackdown on journalists.
Lebanon
Hundreds protested in Beirut on Sunday against Lebanon’s political stalemate in a demonstration organized by the Communist Party.
Libya
University of Benghazi professor Amal Obeidi examines the various electoral experiences Libya has had post-Gaddafi and the roots of the political crisis.
Tunisia
Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission held its final meeting on December 14. The Economist’s take: “or all its flaws, though, the ivd was unprecedented in the Arab world. Millions of Tunisians were transfixed by its televised sessions, where victims gave stark testimony to a live audience. Activists in other Arab countries tuned in as well for a glimpse of what their own leaders deny them.”
Regional News and Views
Egypt
Los Angeles Times reports on Egypt’s continuing crackdown on journalists.
Lebanon
Hundreds protested in Beirut on Sunday against Lebanon’s political stalemate in a demonstration organized by the Communist Party.
Libya
University of Benghazi professor Amal Obeidi examines the various electoral experiences Libya has had post-Gaddafi and the roots of the political crisis.
Tunisia
Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission held its final meeting on December 14. The Economist’s take: “or all its flaws, though, the ivd was unprecedented in the Arab world. Millions of Tunisians were transfixed by its televised sessions, where victims gave stark testimony to a live audience. Activists in other Arab countries tuned in as well for a glimpse of what their own leaders deny them.”
Training for election officials ahead of Tunisia’s 2011 elections. Photo credit:European Parliament/Ezequiel Scagnetti
21votes does not necessarily endorse the views in the linked articles.
Share this:
Related
Category: This Week Tags: Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia