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Former U.N.-Arab League special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi. Reuters

Lakhdar Brahimi Fears Syria’s Somalization

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 23, 2016 | Middle East

Algiers- Former U.N.-Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi has said that Syria is not just in danger of division but is under the threat of Somalization. “Iranian influence there is stronger than the Russian influence,” Brahimi said on Sunday during a lecture held at...

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An Algerian military helicopter flies over Amenas city (Reuters)

Algerian Army Intensifies Operations to Thwart ISIS Sleeper Cells

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 21, 2016 | Middle East

Algeria- The Ministry of National Defense in Algeria announced on Friday that the national army had reportedly killed an extremist at the Bouïra area, a tribal region east of the capital city. The extremist was killed by a military operation which had been launched a...

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Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika

Algerian Opposition Prepares Protests to Force Government End Vacancy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 27, 2016 | Middle East

Algeria-Former Algerian Prime Minister Ali Benflis said that he suggests, in the name of the opposition, unanimous political dialogue and an open democratic prospect as a way out of the unbearable regime crisis. The opposition is planning to organize massive protests...

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Prime Minister of Algeria, Abdelmalek Sellal.

As Oil Price Drop Bites; Algeria Decides to Reduce Imports by 15 Pct

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Mar 16, 2016 | Business

ALGIERS- In an attempt to save foreign currency reserves as the crash of oil prices has put the OPEC state under financial pressure, Algeria has decided to reduce its imports by 15 percent in 2016; according to a letter to banks from the prime minister. The North...

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Three Million Moroccans Protest in Rabat against Ban Ki-moon’s Stance

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 14, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

Rabat- Protesters on Sunday packed the streets of Rabat after political parties, unions and non-governmental groups called for a national demonstration. Authorities claimed there were up to three million people taking part. The march departed from Bab Chala, one of...