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Italy’s cautious approach towards Niger’s political crisis

In light of Niger’s recent military coup, which removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, the risk of the crisis breaking out into a wider regional conflict must be considered. On 26 August, Niger’s military regime responded to the threat of an attack by the Economic Community of West African States …

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Symbolic shake-up? The internal politics behind the Palestinian Authority reshuffle

In a surprise move earlier this month, Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas fired the majority of the governors in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. The round of sackings targeted the governors of eight provinces under Palestinian administration. Four governors were also dismissed in the besieged Gaza Strip, where …

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Britain should hold Saudi accountable for migrant killings at the Yemen border

In light of Human Rights Watch’s report on the killing of Ethiopian refugees by Saudi Arabian border guards, Anthony Harwood argues that Britain should reconsider its unconditional relations with Riyadh Imagine, if you will, Rishi Sunak setting up gun turrets on the white cliffs of Dover to pop off migrants …

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