[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
"Notes on an ‘Introductory Algeria Foreign Policy Reading List (I)" - Guide and review of the theoretical and historical literature on Algeria.
"نجاح المرأة في الانتخابات التشريعية يثير قلق بعض الجزائريين" - Analysis of the societal response to the "feminization" of Algeria`s parliament.
"Une nécessité pour les autres réformes (1er partie)" - Call for economic reform and accompanying political reform to halt the state`s inefficient and hegemonic fiscal policy.
Libya
"Opinion: A Country Divided in Its Sorrow – by Zainab Al-Arabi" - Further reflections on the internal divide created by the revolution.
"The Qaddafi Archives, Libya before the Arab Spring" - London Festival of Photography exhibit displays original photos of Qaddafi crimes discovered during the revolution by Human Rights Watch.
"Libya: Carter Center Launches Limited Election Observation Mission"- Preparations for the upcoming Libyan elections come underway.
Mauritania
"23 JUNE 2012 #MAURITANIA OPPOSITION “BIGGEST EVER” MARCH AND RALLY" - Approximately 60,000 citizens marched in Nouakchott and other cities to demand the regime restore adequate water distribution.
"In Mauritania, Anti-slavery Activists Show Resolve At March And Score A Victory At Trial of Jailed Abolitionists"
"من لموريتانيا؟"- Criticism of the government`s failure to address the increasingly high cost of living and the deterioration of basic services.
Morocco
"La grande corruption règne en maître au Maroc" - High level corruption involving the secretary general and prime minister, who invested in their own schemes with public funds.
"La révolte Douar Chlihat, Loukos,région Ksar Kebir" - Aftermath of police suppression in the Chlihat region, where villagers attempted to bargain for a better standard of living with the agricultural company that operates the area.
"#MAMCAST عمر بنجلون ج1 : قضية الحاقد و باقي معتقلي الرأي" - Interview with lawyer Omar Benjelloun regarding Feb 20 prisoners of conscience and other current human rights issues in Morocco.
"Aboubakr Jamai: « Morocco is a country worth following »" - Interview with renowned Journalist Aboubakr Jamai regarding the greater press-freedoms Morocco`s digital publications offer.
Tunisia
"Following Tunisia`s Art Fair Riots, Artists Speak Out About the Escalating Attacks on Free Speech" - Reactions from artists who accuse the government of failing to intervene against Salafist censorship.
"Extradition of Baghdadi Mahmoudi Shakes Tunisian Political Scene" - President Marzouki may resign to protest the extradition of Mahmoudi without his approval.
"Etat d’urgence : Porte ouverte à la dérive autoritaire et blanc-seing au ministère de l’Intérieur" - The danger`s of Tunisia`s sustained emergency rule.
"The ‘Call for Tunisia" - Prospects of the self-ascribed moderate party established by former prime minister Caid Essebsi and former members of the RCD.
Western Sahara
"Notes on an ‘Introductory Algeria Foreign Policy Reading List (I)" - Guide and review of the theoretical and historical literature on Algeria.
"نجاح المرأة في الانتخابات التشريعية يثير قلق بعض الجزائريين" - Analysis of the societal response to the "feminization" of Algeria`s parliament.
"Une nécessité pour les autres réformes (1er partie)" - Call for economic reform and accompanying political reform to halt the state`s inefficient and hegemonic fiscal policy.
Libya
"Opinion: A Country Divided in Its Sorrow – by Zainab Al-Arabi" - Further reflections on the internal divide created by the revolution.
"The Qaddafi Archives, Libya before the Arab Spring" - London Festival of Photography exhibit displays original photos of Qaddafi crimes discovered during the revolution by Human Rights Watch.
"Libya: Carter Center Launches Limited Election Observation Mission"- Preparations for the upcoming Libyan elections come underway.
Mauritania
"23 JUNE 2012 #MAURITANIA OPPOSITION “BIGGEST EVER” MARCH AND RALLY" - Approximately 60,000 citizens marched in Nouakchott and other cities to demand the regime restore adequate water distribution.
"In Mauritania, Anti-slavery Activists Show Resolve At March And Score A Victory At Trial of Jailed Abolitionists"
"من لموريتانيا؟"- Criticism of the government`s failure to address the increasingly high cost of living and the deterioration of basic services.
Morocco
"La grande corruption règne en maître au Maroc" - High level corruption involving the secretary general and prime minister, who invested in their own schemes with public funds.
"La révolte Douar Chlihat, Loukos,région Ksar Kebir" - Aftermath of police suppression in the Chlihat region, where villagers attempted to bargain for a better standard of living with the agricultural company that operates the area.
"#MAMCAST عمر بنجلون ج1 : قضية الحاقد و باقي معتقلي الرأي" - Interview with lawyer Omar Benjelloun regarding Feb 20 prisoners of conscience and other current human rights issues in Morocco.
"Aboubakr Jamai: « Morocco is a country worth following »" - Interview with renowned Journalist Aboubakr Jamai regarding the greater press-freedoms Morocco`s digital publications offer.
Tunisia
"Following Tunisia`s Art Fair Riots, Artists Speak Out About the Escalating Attacks on Free Speech" - Reactions from artists who accuse the government of failing to intervene against Salafist censorship.
"Extradition of Baghdadi Mahmoudi Shakes Tunisian Political Scene" - President Marzouki may resign to protest the extradition of Mahmoudi without his approval.
"Etat d’urgence : Porte ouverte à la dérive autoritaire et blanc-seing au ministère de l’Intérieur" - The danger`s of Tunisia`s sustained emergency rule.
"The ‘Call for Tunisia" - Prospects of the self-ascribed moderate party established by former prime minister Caid Essebsi and former members of the RCD.
Western Sahara
"Arab Spring started in Western Sahara" - Interview with Sidi Ahmed Talmidi, a Western Saraha activist who participated in the 2010 independence protests.
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