Lebanon under fire – Protesters are taking the streets with a burning desire to overthrow the government
At A Glance:
White, red and green waves are surging everywhere in the Land of Cedars. The Lebanese are taking the streets, brandishing the national flag as a call to defy a corrupted elite. The political class has proven itself unable to fulfill the expectations of the people.
October’s Protests: A threat to the Iranian influence in Iraq
Strong dissatisfaction arose in the beginning of October in Iraq. The demonstrations appear as a consequence of the lack of social opportunities within the society as well as the rampant corruption that affects the whole country. Moreover, the Iranian influence over Iraq, mainly through the support of Shia militias and political formations, further intensify the existing tensions.
Turkish Ceasefire Violations in Northern Syria
Submitted by Elisa Cherry
on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 14:37
Talks on Aden: A New Power Sharing Agreement
An agreement is on the verge of unfolding between Hadi's government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to end the armed violence in southern Yemen.
Violent Protests Erupt in Iraq: Call for Regime Change and an end to Iranian Hegemony
Submitted by Elisa Cherry
on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 13:14
On Tuesday, October 1st, violent protests broke out in the capital city, Baghdad, of Iraq.
Press Release - Situation in Iraq
Submitted by Elisa Cherry
on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 12:39
The Brussels International Center for Research and Human Right (BIC) is deeply concerned about the outbreak and severity of the violent protests in Iraq. For the past week, security forces in Baghdad have fired live rounds at protesters defying a curfew, killing over 30 people and injuring hundreds more throughout the country. Protesters are calling for an end to corruption, more jobs and better services around the country.
Turkey and Syria’s Safe Zone: Building a Refugee Wall on the Border
Uncertainty overshadows the future of the Turkey-US ‘safe-zone’ plan in northern Syria. Delineating the plan, which departs from the premise of pushing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) away from the Turkish border, has been a topic of debate between the two states.[1] While there appears to be an understanding between the stakeholders on building a safe zone, contentious interactions continue to unfold regarding the safe-zone’s details.
From Oil Tankers to Facilities: Saudi’s Aramco under Fire
Submitted by Pia Podieh
on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 14:07
On 24 September, 2019 at the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump stated that “One of the greatest security threats facing peace loving nations today is the repressive regime in Iran”. This statement comes in the midst of heightened tension, following the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities on 14 September, 2019.
Foreigners detention in Iran : a tool of negotiation with the West ?
On 12th September 2019, Australian authorities revealed a new case of foreigner’s arrest in Iran, confirming the incarceration of two of its citizens in Evin Prison. The 17th of September, the judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esma’ili confirmed the arrest of the two Australians, charged of espionage. The couple is accused of having taken pictures of a military site near Tehran. According to the same source, they used a drone equipped with a camera.