Tag Archives: Arab people

Video: Islamic Slavery in Sudan Alive and Well

March 23, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Where is the Left’s moral indignation about the Isamic-Arab racism against, and enslavement of, African blacks?

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South Sudan: Dr. Lam Akol – No Sugarcoating!!

November 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Luk Kuth Dak, opinion As those of you who follow me on my column may have noticed that, in the last few months, I have been trying hard to stick with my self-imposed writing drought about the “Jallaba Golden … read more »

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The Arab revolutions: A year after

March 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Samir Amin Arab regimes achieved success within a short period but then ran out of steam as a result of their internal limits and contradictions. The ruling circles have given in to neo-liberal globalization, leading to rapid decline in social … read more »

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Egypt’s Mubarak claims innocence

February 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Cairo – Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak told the court trying him for complicity in the killing of protesters during last year’s uprising that he was saddened by what he called “baseless” claims against him and expressed confidence in the … read more »

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Italy-Egypt: a “lasting partnership”, says Terzi – Perss briefing on the minister’s mission

January 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ROME, Italy, January 16, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Minister Giulio Terzi will be in Egypt on Thursday for bilateral meetings at a crucial stage in the redefinition of regional balances, and one year on from the start of the … read more »

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Progressive True Believers and Islamic Jihad

January 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

[This review was originally posted on LiveLeak.com.] Jamie Glazov connects the dots between the totalitarian massacres of the 20th century, murder in the name of Islam and the mutual attraction between the radical Left and radical Islamists. Both the radical … read more »

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Racist Discrimination Against Israeli Arabs

January 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

According to the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), Arab citizens (below called Israeli Arabs) “are discriminated (against) in almost every aspect of their lives,” including: employment; education; healthcare; housing; land; infrastructure; political representation; legislation; personal safety; socioeconomic status; … read more »

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An “African Spring” in 2012?

January 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Alemayehu G Mariam Waiting for the Dawn of “Africa’s Spring” in 2012? How about an “Ethiopian Tsedey” in 2012? In 2011, we witnessed the “Winter of Arab” discontent made glorious by an “Arab Spring” followed by an increasingly hot … read more »

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Syria and Middle East: Options and Implications (I)

December 29, 2011 by benim

Andrei AKULOV The Arab Spring has not had a major impact on regional or international balance of power so far, but this could change if there is a regime change in Syria. A dangerous and unpredictable chain reaction may set … read more »

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Tunisian PM to unveil first cabinet

December 18, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Tunis – Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali said he will submit the lineup of his new cabinet on Monday, the first freely elected government since the north African country’s popular uprising. “The final makeup of the government will be presented … read more »

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Israel and the Blame Game

December 13, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

“No excuses and no more in your face about what can’t be proven” by Ken Smith I admit upfront that I know even less than you do (the reader), about the twisted and fragmented history of Israel and it’s interactions … read more »

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The question of identity revisited: the challenge of nation-building in the new South Sudan

December 9, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

The ability to allow an inclusive social fabric to flourish will determine the success of the new state. My inspiration to write on this topic came in October, a time of extreme optimism for the relations between the two Sudans … read more »

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Tunisia police want fair trials

November 28, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Hundreds of Tunisian police rallied in the capital Monday to demand fair trials for colleagues accused of killing demonstrators during pro-democracy protests this year. “The police… victim of politics and politicians,” the officers chanted outside buildings housing government … read more »

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Tunisia security forces fire in air during protest

November 24, 2011 by benim

Tunisian security forces fired into the air to try to disperse more than 3,000 protesters who were preparing to attack a government building in the provincial town of Kasserine On Wednesday, witnesses said. The protesters took to the streets because … read more »

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Morocco Islamists seek to follow Tunisia’s example

November 14, 2011 by benim

Morocco’s moderate Islamists believe they can win an election this month, buoyed by the resurgence of Islamists in the region since the “Arab Spring” uprisings, but predict opponents will use fraud to try to keep them out of power. The … read more »

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Tunisian voter turnout near 70%

October 23, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Voter turnout in Tunisia’s first-ever democratic election was nearing 70%, elections chief Kamel Jendoubi said Sunday, with just over two hours of polling to go. “The national average is approaching 70%,” he told journalists in Tunis, adding that … read more »

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Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring

October 8, 2011 by benim

President Barack Obama heralded Tunisia’s progress toward democracy after a White House meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid Sebsi on Friday, awarded for the country’s “inspiration” of the Arab Spring. “The United States has enormous stake in seeing success in … read more »

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Tunisia ready for elections

September 28, 2011 by benim

New York – Tunisia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday his government is ready for October 23 elections, the first since a rebellion overthrew the country’s longtime dictator sparking an unprecedented wave of pro-democracy uprisings across the Arab world. Mouldi Kefi … read more »

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Moroccan party to boycott Nov vote

September 19, 2011 by benim

Casablanca – Morocco’s opposition Unified Socialist Party announced on Monday it would boycott November 25 parliamentary elections called by the king in response to pro-democracy protests. The USP made the decision at an overnight meeting in Casablanca, joining two far-left … read more »

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Sudan’s Bashir names first Darfur vice president

September 14, 2011 by benim

Sudan’s President on Tuesday appointed his first vice president from the Darfur region — but rebels from the strife-torn territory dismissed it as an empty gesture that would not answer their call for a bigger say in government. President Omar … read more »

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Deadly clashes in Tunisian town of Sbeitla

September 2, 2011 by benim

A teenage girl died and four other people were injured when Tunisian troops clashed with crowds in a provincial town, officials said. State news agency Tap said police intervened when youths blocked a road in Sbeitla, 200km (130 miles) south-west … read more »

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Morocco pencils in November date for early election

August 15, 2011 by benim

Morocco’s government has proposed that a parliamentary election take place early in November instead of the scheduled date of September next year, a government minister said on Sunday. Moroccan ruler King Mohammed has said he wants early elections to follow … read more »

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Egypt’s ex-president Mubarak to return to court

August 15, 2011 by benim

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak returns to court on Monday to face charges of killing protesters, in a hearing that could decide if the head of the ruling military council will take the stand as a witness. Defence lawyers say … read more »

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Kuwaiti firm eyes Sudan oil exploration

August 2, 2011 by benim

A company based in the Arab Gulf state of Kuwait has expressed interest in conducting oil-wells drilling and exploration activities in Sudan, state media reported on Tuesday. Sudan’s daily oil output currently stands at 110,000 barrels, according to official figures, … read more »

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Moroccan king urges prompt elections

July 31, 2011 by benim

Rabat – Morocco’s King Mohammed called on Saturday for prompt parliamentary polls to expedite a new constitution that reduces his powers, after months of protests inspired by revolts in Tunisia and Egypt. At the helm of the Arab world’s longest-serving … read more »

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Tunis arrests former Ben Ali minister

July 11, 2011 by benim

Tunisian authorities arrested a former justice minister Monday and charged him with corruption and abuse of power, a judicial source told AFP. Bechir Tekkari, who served mainly as justice and human rights minister in the regime of ousted dictator Zine … read more »

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Tunisia’s Ben Ali and son-in-law on corruption charges

July 6, 2011 by benim

Two fresh lawsuits have been launched against ousted Tunisian president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali and son-in-law on corruption charges, the official TAP news agency said Wednesday. The fresh cases over financial and real estate deals was referred to a … read more »

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Gunmen kill Ethiopian peacekeeper in Sudan’s Darfur

July 3, 2011 by benim

Gunmen shot dead an Ethiopian peacekeeper and injured one of his comrades in Sudan’s Darfur region on Thursday, his joint U.N/African Union mission said on Saturday. Attackers opened fire on a U.N. van carrying the men from the airport outside … read more »

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Moroccan king wins in reform vote

July 2, 2011 by benim

Rabat – Morocco’s King Mohammed scored a landslide victory in a referendum on a reformed constitution he proposed to placate “Arab Spring” protests as voters defied critics who said it did little to curb his powers. Preliminary results of Friday’s … read more »

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Trends in Arab Uprising of 2011 and Ghana Uprising of 1966

July 1, 2011 by benim

  Trends in Arab Uprising of 2011 and Ghana Uprising of 1966 Looking at what has happened to Egypt and Tunisia, can we still blame the Danquah/Busua tradition for the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah in 1966? We should all be … read more »

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