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Goodluck Jonathan (L) and Muhammadu Buhari embrace after signing a peace accord ahead of the presidential elections in Abuja on March 26, 2015. (Reuters/Stringer)

Nigeria’s Buhari praises Jonathan for peaceful handover

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 1, 2015 | World

Abuja, Reuters—Nigerian election winner Muhammadu Buhari congratulated outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan for peacefully relinquishing power on Wednesday, a day after becoming the first politician in Nigeria’s history to unseat a sitting leader at the ballot...

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Supporters of Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh, the son of Yemeni former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, hold their weapons as they chant slogans during a demonstration demanding presidential elections be held and the younger Saleh run for the office, in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

Opinion: Saving Yemen

by Eyad Abu Shakra | Apr 1, 2015 | Opinion

Only firm action works with those who understand nothing but the language of force, respect no agreements and treat dialogue as a maneuver to gain time. The outcomes of the Yemen National Dialogue Conference have been turned into a travesty in the eyes of most Yemenis...

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Armed Yemeni tribesmen from the largest clan in Yemen’s Shabwah province gather on February 19, 2015 after forming a “popular army” to protect the province from Houthi militias. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Limiting Losses in Yemen’s Conflict

by Salman Al-dossary | Apr 1, 2015 | Opinion

No war in the world can be without its losses. Even when the police want to preserve the security of the people, damages can be inflicted. Like all wars, Operation Decisive Storm unfortunately will cause losses. Of course this is not to justify the shortcomings of...