EU politics
Middle East Eye: Muslim countries condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Morocco recalls ambassador to Stockholm, while Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and several other governments denounce the provocative act Read HERE
Middle East Eye
EU politics
David Hearst: The Greek boat disaster was caused by Europe’s deals with dictators
The former colonial powers are feeding the very causes of regional, social and economic instability that create these refugee flows. David Hearst is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye. Cross-posted from Middle East Eye […]
Economics
Middle East Eye: Spain trade losses mount as dispute with Algeria drags out
All trade virtually stop between the two countries a year after relations broke down over the Western Sahara dispute Read HERE
EU politics
Middle East Eye: Belgian city of Liege cuts ties with Israel over apartheid
Liege is the third European city to boycott the country over its abuse of Palestinians, following Oslo and Barcelona Read HERE
EU politics
Middle East Eye – Tunisia: 24 die at sea as drownings spike amid immigration crackdown
A surge in crossings and deaths in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia is believed to be linked to a crackdown on sub-Saharan African migrants Read HERE
EU politics
Middle East Eye: Barcelona cuts ties with twin city Tel Aviv over Israeli ‘apartheid’
Pro-Palestine advocates ‘salute’ the decision while Israel supporters call it ‘antisemitic’ Read Here Pro-Palestinian activists presenting their petition to Barcelona’s City Hall demanding the city cut ties with Tel Aviv (Twitter/Social Media)
National Politics
Middle East Eye – Setback for Israel Lobby?: Harvard backtracks, offers ex-HRW chief fellowship
University offers Kenneth Roth fellowship after it was denied over what he said was his criticism of Israel Read Here Photo: Wikipedia
Racism
Middle East Eye: ‘Criticise Israel, you can be cancelled’: Outrage after former HRW chief denied Harvard fellowship
Kenneth Roth tells MEE his criticism of Israel led to dean denying him a fellowship. Now, hundreds are calling for the dean’s expulsion Read Here
Climate Crisis
Middle East Eye – Meet Sultan al-Jaber: The UAE oil chief set to lead Cop28
Emirati minister and head of ADNOC will oversee climate crisis negotiations in November despite wanting to ramp up oil production Read Here
EU politics
Middle East Eye: Sweden ‘can’t meet’ some of Turkey’s demands for Nato bid
‘Turkey wants things that we can’t give it’, says Swedish prime minister as Ankara continues to block Stockholm and Finland Nato bids Read Here