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Libya: Five Oil Fields Closed Down as IS Attacks Loom

Five oil fields in Libya have been reportedly closed down for low production and security reasons as IS attacks on the installations are looming. Four oil fields were closed down while workers at the fifth went on strike demanding better security protection, reported the media on Monday quoting military sources. “Four oilfields were evacuated in […]

Tunisia: Political Deadlock Continues with PM-Designate’s Failure to Win Confidence Vote

The political deadlock in Tunisia is likely to go on for some time after the parliament on Friday rejected, in a confidence vote, the government formed by Prime Minister-designate Habib Jemli, an independent who had been proposed by Islamist Ennahda Party. The coalition government formed of independent lawmakers was rejected after over 12 hours of […]

Tunisia: “I am ready to step down if my health fails me” President Essebsi

Tunisian head of state Béji Caïd Essebsi has offered to step down if his health condition does not allow him to run the country as his critics question his physical ability following a recent medical check-up in France. Essebsi vehemently laid into politicians mainly former transitional president Moncef Marzouki whom he said has indulged in […]