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300 Independent Tunisian Figures Appeal for National Unity

During the last several weeks, we have unfortunately witnessed many indications of deterioration in the security of many regions in the country, misuse of the gift of freedom, and a

Tunisia: Nahda Condemns Repression of Protesters, Violation of Mosque Sanctity

Over the last few days, youth groups on facebook have been mobilising for a third sit-in at the Kasba on Friday 15th of July to protest at the government's policies.

Egyptians Closely Follow Ben Ali’s Hearing

As the Arab Spring continues, apprehension surrounds the region following the anticipated court hearings of the ousted Ben Ali of Tunisia and the upcoming trial of the deposed Mubarak of

Syria – A Chink in the Armor?

Arab youth are full of hope as uprisings throughout the Middle East remove one tyrant after the other. However, while Tunis and Egypt have had a relatively smooth sail into

France – A New Ally for the Middle East ?

France has recently opened the door for dialog with any Muslim movement beyond its shores that renounces violence.

Tunisia’s Islamist Nahda Wins Impressive Landslide Victory

Representatives of Tunisia’s Islamist Nahda party have achieved a landslide victory acquiring 8 out of the nine available seats in the Tunisian Association of Young Lawyers.

MB welcomes dialogue with the West without preconditions

The Muslim Brotherhood is open to talking with Western governments, without preconditions, especially after French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe asserted his country's readiness for an open dialogue with Islamist movements

Tunisia needs International Supervision for the Upcoming July Elections

Two days ago, Dr. Iadh Ben Achour, head of the Tunisian High Council for Political Reforms and the Achievement of the Goals of the Revolution, announced that Tunisia does not

Taking Stock of the Arab Revolutions

The downfall of Ben Ali’s regime was itself the spark for the Egyptian revolution, which erupted eleven days later. By February 11, the Egyptian regime had also collapsed when its

Gaddafi: A Legend in His Own Mind

Just like Gaddafi, they simply did not see it coming. Famously, while the Third Reich was falling apart, Hitler gave his final orders for the entire German population to mobilize,