[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
Arrestation des syndicalistes maghrébins à Alger North African union leaders and labor rights activists are arrested in Algeria.
Entre Oran et Tunis Laila Lalami describes her experiences as a journalist covering Algeria and Tunisia.
Présidentielle 2014 : le contrôle du FLN et de Sonatrach au cœur de la bataille entre les clans du pouvoir Riyad Hamadi places the FLN and the Sonatrach scandal as the pivotal issues for the presidency.
Chômage, L`autre casse-tête du gouvernement Unemployed youth stage demonstrations in the Algerian state of Ouarlga.
Libya
A Second Revolution in Libya Fozia Mohamed offers a hopeful look at Libya two years after the revolution.
قطاع الاتصالات وكابوس الاحتكار Ahmed Sa describes enduring problem of telecommunication monopolies in Libya.
Bliss Was It in that Dawn to Be Next Door Martin Rose describes the past two years of hope and vigor in Libya through his friend Salah Suhbi’s experiences.
The party and the hangover The Economist warns of the detriments of the slow moving political, economic, and security reforms as deterrents for investment.
Libyan Youth Voices: The Start of a Long Journey Khaoula Bengezi describes her hopes for her country’s democratic future.
Mauritania
Mauritanians Say No to Sexual Harassment in Egypt Ahmed Jadou reports on protests organized by the Mauritanian anti-rape organization Etkelmi
Mauritanian groups condemn extremism Jemal Oumar reports on Mauritanian human rights organizations united to combat religious extremism in face of rising salafism.
معارضة مترنّحة Arabliss blog takes a critical look at Mauritanian opposition party.
Morocco
19ème édition du Festival des musiques sacrées: Fès L’Andalouse Art IsThick blog releases the schedule of Fes’s festival on themes of diversity in creativity.
Hespress interview with Hassan Albuqsa A moving interview from Hespress.com with Hassan Albuqsa, the father of a young man sentenced to ten years in prison for participating in Taza demonstrations.
Le Mouvement du 20 février : nouveau logiciel d’action/réflexion et ouverture du champ des possibles. The Mamfakinch collective issues a statement of reflection and outlines hopes and possibilities for new modes of engagement.
In the Arab world`s deepest state, the revolution continues Mark LeVine writes for Al Jazeera describes the resilience of the Moroccan monarchy and possible prognoses for the future.
Tunisia
Denial runs through Tunisia: you say we absorbed the shock? Meriem Dhaouadi describes her incredulity and shock at the state’s reaction to Chokri Belaids assassination.
Assassinat de Chokri Belaid : Des suspects arrêtés Rachid Cherif reports on arrests by Interior Minister of suspects in Belaid’s assassination.
Standard & Poor’s cuts Tunisia rating: limited methodology or bad intentions? Mariem Ben Abd analyzes flaws in S&P’s methodology determining ratings cuts.
Abbou et Jebali : Deux démissionnaires face à leurs partis Lilia Weslaty analyzes the resignations of party leaders Mohamed Abbou and M. Hamadi Jebali.
Recent Jadaliyya Articles on the Maghreb
إغتيال عيد العرب Yusif Al-Sharif delves into the differences between Tunisia and Lebanon in the wake of Chokri Belaid’s assassination.
Positioning Gender Fluidity in Francophone Maghrebi Literature Samia Errazzouki explores identity and self-discovery through the writings of Nina Bouraoui and Tahar Ben Jelloun.
Exposing Sexual Violence in Morocco: An Interview with Nadir Bouhmouch Allison L. McManus unpacks sexual violence’s significance in society, featuring the work of activist/filmmaker Nadir Bouhmouch in this interview.
La Langue Amazighe : Parcours et Entraves de Son Enseignement au Maroc Brahim El Guabli studies the demands of the Moroccan Amazighe cultural movement and obstacles to the integration of the language in the education system.