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Western Dilemma in Syria: To Arm or Not to Arm

Ever since the Syrian uprising began, the West has quietly been rooting for the opposition. And while the opposition has made some progress in chipping territory away from regime control, the conflict is far from over. Having passed the two-year anniversary, the conflict is now putting the West in a difficult dilemma. After years of […]

Algeria’s Food Security at Risk

Algerian agri-food experts have rang the alarm bell as to the state of dependence on imports that threatens Algeria’s food security. Agriculture expert AKli Moussouni told Algerian website TSA that officials in the country are selling lies to people by claiming that Algeria produces 70% of its food needs. “It is totally irresponsible to hide […]

Tunisia: Heightened security after axe attack on local jeweler ahead of annual pilgrimage in Djerba

Authorities in Tunisia have ramped up security measures on the island of Djerba following an axe attack on a local Jewish jeweler, just days before the island hosts its annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage. The victim, a 50-year-old shop owner, sustained defensive injuries and was admitted to hospital on Thursday, May 8, though he is expected […]