[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on the Maghreb and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Maghreb Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week`s roundup to maghreb@jadaliyya.com by Thursday night of every week.]
Algeria
La révolte du sud algérien fait trembler le pouvoir Mélanie Mataresse reports on the recent demonstrations in Ouargla, Algeria’s “Tahrir Square. ”
Stagnation politique et absence de démocratie El Watan analyzes the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report that classifies Algeria as an authoritarian regime.
Ould Kablia souhaite l`application de la peine de mort contre les ravisseurs d’enfants Achira Mammeri reports on the Algerian Interior Minister’s support of lifting a moratorium on the death penalty.
Libya
Libya: Stop Revenge Crimes Against Displaced Persons Human Rights Watch issues a report urging citizens of the Libyan town of Tawergha to refrain from abuses against former Gaddafi supporters.
Nicolas Sarkozy to visit Tripoli tomorrow Mathieu Galtier describes the former French President’s visit as signs of strengthening bonds between France and Libya.
ليبيون يناصرون " قذاف الدم" أمام النائب العام Libyans protest in Egypt against the handing over of Gaddafi supporters to the Libyan government (video.)
Libya Youth Voices: Amazigh Rising Assem Mejaddam describes Amazigh revival movements in post-Gaddafi Libya.
Mauritania
As more and more Malian refugees arrive in Mauritania, UNICEF steps up relief efforts UNICEF describes relief efforts as Malian refugees continue to pour into Mauritania.
ثقافة الانقلابات Al Hajj Ould Mustafa explores “culture coups,” focusing on nomadic culture in Mauritania.
Mauritania arrests Mali terrorists Bakari Gueye describes Mauritania’s increased efforts to secure borders.
Morocco
`The world upside down`: The rise of Spanish immigration to Morocco Karis Hustad explores reversals in migration trends as Spanish citizens migrate to Morocco during economic downturn in southern Europe.
El Harrif : la gauche doit s`allier à Al Adl Wal Ihssane Former Secretary General of the Democratic Will party Abdallah El Harrif calls for the leftist forces in the country to join forces with Al Adl Wal Ihsane to challenge the Makhzen’s hold on power.
Kacem El Ghazzali : Freedom of Expression Under Assault Blogger Kacem El Ghazzali describes the repressive challenges of being an atheist in Morocco.
Tunisia
A Timeline of Tunisia’s Economic Policies Since Independence Salma Bouzid gives a synopsis of Tunisian economic policies from the socialist planning after independence to the current situation hampered by political instability.
Non à l`endettement auprès du FMI Nawaat blog releases a video about the repercussions of Tunisia’s impending indebtedness to the IMF.
Repeal Criminal Defamation Law Human Rights Watch advocates for the repeal of sentences given to a university professor and a blogger for defamation.
Tunisia`s economy still struggling The Economist highlights economic challenges behind pervasive social problems like unemployment.
Chef de service au Centre des grands brûlés de Ben Arous : “Il faut éviter de trop médiatiser les immolations” Lillia Blaise interviews Amen Allah Messadi, head of the trauma and burn unit in Ben Arous about the recent wave of self-immolations in Tunisia.
Western Sahara
Christopher Ross pourrait proposer la confédération comme issue Ali Anouzla reports on UN Envoy to Western Sahara, Christopher Ross’s proposition for the establishment of a “confederation” in the region as a compromise between Morocco and the Polisario.
Recent Jadaliyya Articles on the Maghreb
Violence, Vulnerability, and Migration: Trapped at the Gates of Europe Doctors Without Borders reports on the medical and psychological ramifications of Morocco’s institutionalized violence against Sub-saharan migrants in the country.
Self-Immolations Continue in Tunisia Afef Abrougui highlights the shocking number of self-immolations in Tunisia in past years, with nine already in 2013.
الخوف والغضب: المرأة وعنف ما بعد الثورة Deniz Kandiyoti describes the persistent problem of patriarchy and violence against women, despite the semblance of improvement in the wake of the 2011 uprisings.
Morocco`s 20 February Movement: Two Years Later Maghreb Page Editor Samia Errazzouki illustrates the state of the 20 February movement through photos and videos, highlight the self-reflexive nature of the movement.
A Betrayed Revolution?: On the Tunisian Uprising and the Democratic Transition Layla Dakhli describes shifting class solidarities and alliances and their impacts on Tunisian struggles for social justice.
Qatar Moving Closer to Algeria? Mehdi Lazar explores economic links as precursor to a tightening of Algerian-Qatari relations.
Assared: Habitat and the Imazighen of Morocco Bart Deseyn describes social and spatial configurations of Amazigh villages, as they are experienced, literally, through his camera lens.
Poems from the Maghreb: Introduction and Selections Pierre Joris and Habib Tengour their new book of North African literature previously unpublished in English.
Mali: Why the Hardest Part is Yet to Come Imad Mesdoua analyzes the Malian security climate and offers predictions for potential future threats.