Search results

Iraq’s disputed Sinjar will be a long-term flashpoint

Location:

IRAQ

Iraq’s president on March 8 ratified a law mandating reparations for Yazidi women enslaved and trafficked by Islamic State (IS). However, efforts to improve the security situation…

‘Sheger City’ plan will fuel Ethiopia tensions

Location:

ETHIOPIA

Notably, this includes the new ‘Sheger City’, which consolidates several towns and villages surrounding Addis Ababa. The move is controversial due to fears the Oromia government…

Saudi power centralisation faces medium-term risks

Location:

SAUDI ARABIA

Those freed include senior prince Walid bin Talal and other heads of large companies: it is unclear whether they handed over economic assets in exchange. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…