MEE staff (2021-11-01). Sudan coup: Bashir-era foreign minister re-arrested day after release. middleeasteye.net Sudan coup: Bashir-era foreign minister re-arrested day after release | The release of Ibrahim Ghandour and several other Bashir allies in recent days had come under criticism from opponents of military rule | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 10: 36 | Speaking to Middle East Eye on the day he was released, 31 October 2021, Ghandour said: 'We should all jump over our personal grievances.' (Screengrab) | Ibrahim Ghandour, head…

MEE staff (2021-11-01). Egypt: State of emergency lifted but restrictive laws still in place. middleeasteye.net Egypt: State of emergency lifted but restrictive laws still in place | Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that Egypt will lift its state of emergency, but laws that borrow from its provisions are still in place and are limiting freedoms, say rights groups | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 15: 28 | Egyptian activist and blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah (C) smiles next to his mother Laila Soueif (R) and sister Mona Saif (L) during an in…

MEE, agencies (2021-11-01). Saudi Arabia deposits $3bn in Egypt central bank. middleeasteye.net Saudi Arabia deposits $3bn in Egypt central bank | The Saudi finance ministry said that it has made a $3bn deposit into Egypt's central bank and extended the term for existing deposit of $2.3bn | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 11: 04 | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arriving to attend a session of the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on 26 October 2021 (AFP/Saudi Royal Palace/B…

Anonymous007 (2021-11-01). Tigray Forces Capture Two Strategic Towns As They March On Addis Ababa. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) boasted of a significant success in its fight against the Ethiopian central government. | Initially on October 30th, Getachew Reda, spokesperson for the TPLF claimed that Tigrayan fighters pushed government forces from Dessie and were headed towards the town of Kombolcha. | Meanwhile, Legesse Tulu, the government spokesperson, said in a text message the town was still under the control of the Ethiopian government, adding claims by Tigrayan…

WSWS (2021-11-01). Papua New Guinea morgues overflow as COVID-19 cases surge. wsws.org The mass burial highlights the social catastrophe being exacerbated by the homicidal pro-business policies of the PNG ruling elite, in the face of the ongoing Delta outbreak.

Suadad al-Salhy (2021-11-01). Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents. middleeasteye.net Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents | The Sadrists hope to do away with Iraq's power-sharing system and rule alone. That has given Maliki's camp new hope the former prime minister can grow in influence | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 14: 43 | A man rides his bicycle past a poster depicting Moqtada al-Sadr, whose party was the biggest winner in election, and his l…

Juan Cole (2021-11-01). COP26: Climate Disaster Stalks Morocco even as it Strives for Wind, Solar. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Since the UN Conference of Parties (COP) 26 is meeting in Glasgow this week, we will be looking at climate and energy issues in the Middle East. Today I want to make some remarks about Morocco, which has one of the most ambitious green energy programs in the region, but …

Inigo Alexander (2021-11-01). Spain accused of appeasing Morocco after Sahrawi activist blocked from prize. middleeasteye.net Spain accused of appeasing Morocco after Sahrawi activist blocked from prize | EU parliament's social democratic group backed far-right nomination for Sakharov Prize over Western Sahara activist | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 12: 00 | The Sahrawi people of Western Sahara have been waiting for a referendum on their independence for decades (MEE/Oscar Rickett) | The Spanish government and the EU parliamen…

Neville Spencer (2021-10-31). Protestors say: 'No to the coup in Sudan'. greenleft.org.au Hundreds turned out to protest the coup in Sudan, reports Neville Spencer and Sue Bolton.

Anonymous103 (2021-10-31). New Casualties In Protests Against Military Coup In Sudan. southfront.org Illustrative Image | A major demonstration against the recent military All of three protesters killed on October 30 were shot dead in the city of Omdurman. One of them was shot in the head, another in the stomach, and third third in the chest, the National Committee of Doctors…

MEE, agencies (2021-10-31). Sudan coup: Protest strike after nationwide demonstrations. middleeasteye.net Sudan coup: Protest strike after nationwide demonstrations | Tensions remain high in Khartoum a day after mass protest against military power was violently repressed | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 12: 44 | A Sudanese anti-coup protester waves the national flag during a gathering in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman on 30 October 2021 to express support for the country's democratic transiti…

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-31). Danish warship joins NATO allies in the Gulf of Guinea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Danish Navy deploys HDMS Esbern Snare frigate to conduct anti-piracy operations in Gulf of Guinea According to a video published by the Danish Ministry of Defense, the Navy of Denmark has deployed its HDMS Esbern Snare (F342) Absalon-class frigate to conduct anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Guinea. This requires a comprehensive approach that not …

Fight Back (2021-10-31). Justice for Jacob Blake! CPAC now! Rally, teach in at UW-Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On October 26, members of Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee rallied with the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression to demand justice for Jacob Blake. The Department of Justice announced that they will not be pressing charges against Officer Sheskey – they claimed there was not "sufficient evidence" that Sheskey willfully and maliciously harmed Jacob Blake when he shot him seven times. In response to the Department of Justice's decision, Students for a Democratic Society called a national day of action. | "This is just one more instance of racist public off…

Anonymous007 (2021-10-31). Military Situation In Mali On October 31, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On October 30, two Malian Army personnel were killed by the militants ambush near the town of Mourdiah | On October 30, a Malian Army vehicle was attacked by a mine in Segou town. Five soldiers were killed | On October 30, hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Bamako to demonstrate against the French military presence in Mali, calling for the total withdrawal of French troops from the country | On October 30, Miguel Berger the German State Secretary of the Federa…

MEE, agencies (2021-10-31). Morocco: PJD elects veteran leader as head of party after electoral defeat. middleeasteye.net Morocco: PJD elects veteran leader as head of party after electoral defeat | Abdelilah Benkirane named secretary-general of the Islamist party, which suffered a serious blow in September elections | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 16: 01 | The secretary-general of the Islamist Justice and Development Party and former prime minister, Abdelilah Benkirane, arrives for a meeting in Sale, Morocco on 18 March…

Anonymous103 (2021-10-31). New Casualties In Protests Against Military Coup In Sudan. southfront.org Illustrative Image | A major demonstration against the recent military All of three protesters killed on October 30 were shot dead in the city of Omdurman. One of them was shot in the head, another in the stomach, and third third in the chest, the National Committee of Doctors…

Neville Spencer (2021-10-31). Protestors say: 'No to the coup in Sudan'. greenleft.org.au Hundreds turned out to protest the coup in Sudan, reports Neville Spencer and Sue Bolton.

MEE, agencies (2021-10-31). Sudan coup: Protest strike after nationwide demonstrations. middleeasteye.net Sudan coup: Protest strike after nationwide demonstrations | Tensions remain high in Khartoum a day after mass protest against military power was violently repressed | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 12: 44 | A Sudanese anti-coup protester waves the national flag during a gathering in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman on 30 October 2021 to express support for the country's democratic transiti…

MEE, agencies (2021-10-31). Morocco: PJD elects veteran leader as head of party after electoral defeat. middleeasteye.net Morocco: PJD elects veteran leader as head of party after electoral defeat | Abdelilah Benkirane named secretary-general of the Islamist party, which suffered a serious blow in September elections | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 16: 01 | The secretary-general of the Islamist Justice and Development Party and former prime minister, Abdelilah Benkirane, arrives for a meeting in Sale, Morocco on 18 March…

Staff (2021-10-30). Protests in Sudan escalate amid reports of victims, videos claim to show military opening fire. rt.com At least two protesters have reportedly been killed as the Sudanese military opened fire to disperse massive crowds that flooded the streets of Khartoum and Sudan's other major cities on Saturday to protest a military takeover. | The protesters filled the streets of Khartoum waving Sudan's national flags as they demanded the restoration of a civilian-led government. Massive turnout was also seen on the streets of some other major Sudanese cities, including Omdurman. | ÿßŸÖ ÿØÿ±ŸÖÿßŸÜ ÿߟџ֟&aacute…

Mohammed Amin (2021-10-30). Sudan coup: Protesters shot dead at 'march of millions' against coup. middleeasteye.net Sudan coup: Protesters shot dead at 'march of millions' against coup | Live rounds fired at crowds gathered for nationwide protests. International community urges restraint | Sat, 10/30/2021 – 16: 53 | Sudanese anti-coup protesters gather in the capital Khartoum on 30 October 2021 to express their support for the country's democratic transition, which a military takeover and deadly crackdown derail…

sputniknews (2021-10-30). Sudanese Military Released Several Detained Officials, Including Health Minister – Reports. sputniknews.com DOHA (Sputnik) – Sudanese military authorities have released a number of previously detained officials, including Health Minister Omar al-Najib, Al-Arabiya broadcaster reported citing sources familiar with the matter.

Staff (2021-10-30). Diplomat Alex Saab Will Plead Not Guilty to Charges Brought by the US. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who was kidnapped by the United States from Cape Verde on October 16, will plead not guilty to the charges of "money laundering" of which he is accused of by the US. This was informed by his defense attorney Henry Bell on Thursday, October 28. | With this decision by Saab, made public through a press release from the diplomat's legal defense, the claims of certain "sources" and mainstream media that Saab was "collaborating" and negotiating with the US government have been proved false. | Saab was illegally detained in Cape Verde on June 12, 2020, when the plane in which he was trave…

scorinoco (2021-10-30). Venezuelan Embassy in Barbados Launches Fact-Sheet on Alex Saab. orinocotribune.com Bridgetown, October 28, 2021—After the illegal arrest of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab in Cape Verde in June 2020, and particularly after his illegal deportation to the US a fortnight ago, a great number of important articles and interviews have been published online to raise awareness of the serious violations against Saab, Venezuela and the International Law. | In this regard, the Embassy of Venezuela in Barbados took upon itself the task of bringing all these articles and interviews together, along with primary sources, such as the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the report by the UN Rappor…

Rishika Pardikar (2021-10-30). Ahead of COP26, African Countries Reject EU Trying to Back Out of Climate Finance Talks. towardfreedom.org With its climate pact and a climate law, the European Union is often viewed as progressive when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis. But positions that both EU countries and the EU bloc have taken in the run-up to the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26), the largest annual climate-change conference, paint a different picture.

Juan Cole (2021-10-30). It is the Israeli Occupation of the Stateless Palestinians that is the settler Colonial State, and, yes, Apartheid. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Apologists for Israeli policy have taken umbrage at the characterization of Israel as a settler colonial state that practices Apartheid. They argue that Israel is unlike the settler colonial societies (the United States, French Algeria, Brazil, Mexico and all of Latin America, Australia, South Africa, Rhodesia) in that it established …

Ramzy Baroud (2021-10-30). Political Islam and Democracy Crisis in North Africa. zcomm.org The ultimate objective here is to cement the status quo where the fate of Arab nations remains in the grip of brutal, corrupt and self-aggrandizing rulers, with no tolerance for genuine political plurality and democracy…

The Conversation (2021-10-30). Dune — a prophetic tale about the environmental destruction wrought by the colonisation of Africa. juancole.com By Oli Mould | — Director Denis Villeneuve's most recent sci-fi epic is the latest attempt to tell the story of Frank Herbert's acclaimed 1965 novel, Dune. The film is set millennia in the future when the galaxy is ruled by a class of family Houses. Each house battles for control over the most valuable …

Sarah Hodges, Julia Hornberger, Ushehwedu Kufakurinani, Shalini Rudra, Christopher Sirrs, Nishpriha Thakur, Sharifah Sekalala (2021-10-30). [Correspondence] When suspicion replaces evidence in public health. thelancet.com The UK Government's decision not to recognise people as vaccinated if they received COVID-19 vaccines in most of Latin America, Africa, and south Asia received widespread condemnation.1 Many commentators have rightly called out this discriminatory policy, which unfairly targets people from low-income countries. However, as a group of scholars from the medical humanities and social sciences, we are particularly concerned that the way in which the government makes decisions about which countries are exempt from quarantine once fully vaccinated dispenses with evidence-based policy making.

The Canary (2021-10-30). Fresh call to end global vaccine inequality ahead of G20 summit. thecanary.co Failure to tackle global vaccine inequality at this weekend's G20 summit could prolong the pandemic, civil society groups have warned. | Fresh calls were made to tackle structural problems that campaigners say have so far been ignored. This has allowed coronavirus (Covid-19) doses to be "hoarded" by rich nations. | The People's Vaccine Alliance is a coalition of more than 75 organisations including Oxfam, Amnesty International, the African Alliance, UNAIDS, and Global Justice Now. It urged G20 leaders to unblock global supply shortages by waiving intellectual property and sharing technology of vaccines, diagnosti…

Graham Peebles (2021-10-30). Ethiopia: Assailed by terrorists and betrayed by the West. nationofchange.org Aided by mainstream western media, they have spread misinformation and lies about the situation inside Ethiopia.