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1 – 10 of 68Also yesterday, the head of the Saudi humanitarian agency emphasised that some countries’ decisions to halt UNRWA funding risked “aiding” the deaths of Gaza civilians. Some 1.9…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285216
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The autonomous administration there is under increased pressure, exacerbated by the Gaza conflict, which has resulted in escalating confrontation between pro-Iranian Iraqi…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285138
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SYRIA: Islamic State will seek new opportunities
SYRIA: Kurds’ foes can capitalise on rising Arab anger
After the outbreak of civil war in 2011 and the rise of Islamic State (IS), the US-backed SDF managed to establish an autonomous administration in northeast Syria. However, it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282251
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The minister also visited the Syrian embassy in Riyadh, which is preparing to reopen. Damascus aims to highlight another example of the Arab return to ‘business as usual’ with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279751
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Five years after its collapse, IS has a declining presence in Iraq. However, the question of how to deal with the many displaced people perceived as being associated with the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281480
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The demonstrations were triggered by Assad’s mid-August announcement of big fuel price increases, only partly mitigated by rises in salaries and pensions. However, they have been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281840
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The letter specified that aid must be coordinated with Damascus and also pushed for donors to fulfil their commitments and support refugee return -- a key issue for Arab…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280513
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SYRIA: Foes will seek a return to ‘business as usual’