[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 Sunday night of every week.]
Algeria
"Aftermath of the Legislative Elections in Algeria: Women Made History and Hopes for True Change"- Algerian Journalist Kamel Mansari links low voter turnout to disillusionment with the government`s capabilities and sincerity, particularly because of high unemployment rates and admissions of money laundering.
“الأمم المتحدة تشرف على ملف المفقودين الجزائريين” - Algeria agrees to redress cases of forcibly disappeared citizens.
"Did Algeria Avoid the Arab Spring?" - Analysis of Algeria`s political future in light of recent parliamentary elections and the potential role of `Islamist` parties.
"L`exercice de la démocratie "- Analysis of Algeria`s party histories and its effect on voter participation and government transparency.
Libya
"Revolutionary Road: Music From Carthage To Cairo" - Curation of contemporary and classical music from Tunisian, Libyan, and Egyptian radio stations.
"Libya`s delayed elections are hard to call" - Over 370 political parties and candidates have registered for the first national election in over 40 years.
"Libyan Former Gaddafi Chief Spy Dorda Charged in Libya Court"- Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International will monitor the first trials of Gaddafi-era officials.
Despite Airport Incident, Henry Kissinger is Wrong about Libya - Juan cole reflects on his recent trip to Libya, challenging imperialist and anti-interventionist narratives.
Mauritania
"Young Muslims confused by Sharia, religious leader claims" - Members of Nouakchott`s Mauritanian Ulema Training Centre rehabilitate imprisoned extremists by illuminating jihad`s full meaning.
"Where is Mauritania Headed?" Analysis of Mauritania`s political turmoil, and its "Spring"-like potential.
Morocco
"La libération du peuple passe par la libération de la femme – Interview avec SamiraKinani sur l’affaire Amina Filali" - Interview with assistant secretary of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights regarding the backlash against Moroccan law and social taboos that was sparked by Amina Filail`s suicide
“Free Mohammed Sokrat !”- Moroccan merchant, blogger, and government critic ostensibly arrested for selling hashish.
Tunisia
"Tunisia: Protesting the Military`s Lack of Transparency and Censorship"- Nawaat.org blogger continues his hunger strike to protest the government`s mishandling of the Martyrs’ Case.
"Politiques migratoires : “dégage”" - Disappeared Tunisian migrants remain systematically ignored and denied by both Italian and Tunisian authorities.
"Tunisie : La révolution des blouses blanches "- Tunisia`s public health sector flounders as resources are redirected to an elite private sector.
"تناقضات مسيرة الدار البيضاء" - March envisioned to protest working class conditions includes ex-government members, feb 20 activists, trade union members, and incompatible demands.
“The Explosion of New Media in Tunisia” - New TV channels and radio stations are complemented by audiences` demand for engaging, tailored media.
"Tunisia: Confronting Social and Economic Challenges" - The International Crisis Group recommends steps to improve the job market, including support for rural and informal economic sectors.
"France-Tunisie : mêmes peurs, mêmes malaises "- Similarities between French and Tunisian political culture underlie analysis of French-Tunisian identity.
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