Magharebia
Security | 2013-12-06
Libyan bloggers discuss militia threat
Libyan commentators are speaking out against the threat posed by armed Islamists.
Terrorism | 2013-12-06
Ansar al-Sharia changes Tunisia tactics
As Tunisian security forces hunt fugitive terrorist Abou Iyadh, talk of possible New Year terror attacks have citizens on edge.
Elections | 2013-12-06
Mauritania ruling party stays on top
With results in from the first round of Mauritania’s legislative elections, the ruling party looks set to maintain its grip on power.
Terrorism | 2013-12-06
AQIM members killed in Algeria
Algerian army forces killed five terrorists, including a high-ranking official of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), AFP reported on Friday (Dec…
Terrorism | 2013-12-06
Benghazi murders continue
Two more Libyan security officers were killed Thursday (December 5th) in Benghazi, bringing the month’s toll to eight….
Security | 2013-12-06
Algeria arrests Yemen-bound jihadists
Algerian security services arrested eleven El Oued men for allegedly planning to join the Yemeni branch of al-Qaeda, El Watan reported on Friday (Dec…
Politics | 2013-12-06
Tunisia mediators enforce dialogue deadline
Tunisia mediators set a deadline for the end of the national dialogue, TAP reported on Friday (December 6th). After meeting with President Moncef Mar…
Crime & Justice | 2013-12-06
Tunisia jails rapper Weld El 15
Tunisian rapper Weld El 15 on Thursday (December 5th) received a four-month prison sentence for songs deemed insulting to police, AFP reported….
Terrorism | 2013-12-06
Culture as tool against terrorism
According to a prominent Maghreb researcher, it is time to try a non-violent approach to solving the region’s security challenges.
