Monthly Archives: April 2023

Syria: Arab League summit

Posted on April 24, 2023 by huecri

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended his first Arab League summit in 12 years in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Friday. Arab states want the Assad regime to distance itself from Iran, its longtime ally along with Russia. But … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: aid going to Taliban?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by huecri

“While I agree, and we all agree Afghanistan faces a dire humanitarian and economic situation, it is critical that our assistance not be diverted by the Taliban,” John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), told the House … Continue reading →

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Middle East: U.S. withdraws, Turkey advances

Posted on April 17, 2023 by huecri

“We consider that Turkish banks are particularly vulnerable to negative market sentiment, increased risk aversion, reductions in global liquidity, and higher financing costs,” S&P’s analysts wrote in a note. Fitch Ratings-Dubai/London-06 March 2023: Banks in Tunisia face heightened liquidity risks … Continue reading →

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Sudan: delay in restoration of the country’s democratic transition, tension rises — coup

Posted on April 15, 2023 by huecri

“No one was able to enter the Army General Command and all the strategic sites are under control,” Abdel Fatah al-Burhan said in a statement. The RSF claims control of at least three airports, the army chief’s residence and the … Continue reading →

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