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Some 80% of the city, which was the de facto capital of Islamic State (IS) until its capture by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), was ruined in fighting and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239205
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Tribes are an important and under-acknowledged element in Yemen’s social, security and political structures. Any agreement to end the civil war needs to take into consideration…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274423
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Economic development and political violence in India's north-east states.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224995
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The coalition supports the internationally recognised government of President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi. However, the credibility of pro-Hadi forces has been sapped by the Huthis’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264679
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Activists had threatened more protests if progress were not achieved by that deadline. There have been no reforms as yet and a new draft income-tax law offered for public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238676
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Outlook for Mauritania's presidential election.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244414
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Politics in India's north-east.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242404
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This comes after a surge in fighting across multiple fronts in February and March. Conflict actors are trying to improve their positions ahead of future negotiations, in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251618
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Historically, India supported CHT rebels championing tribal rights. In recent years, an influx of Rohingya Muslims from neighbouring Myanmar has exacerbated local tensions.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB255033
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The United States has sent 3,000 'train and assist' troops to the country, and passed a 1.6 billion dollar assistance package in December 2014 to provide funding for the Iraqi…