[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
Le Lobby « FLN/ RND/ DRS » Contrôle T-Il L’Algérie Via Les Medias !? Mohamed Ibn Khaldoun explores the relationship between the media and politics in Algeria.
Baisse de l’inflation en Algérie au premier semestre 2013 Lilia Oufella offers analysis of the state of Algeria’s economy in the first semester of 2013.
La mine de Gara Djebilet sera enfin exploitée Azzeddine Bensouiah reports on the visit of Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalak Sellal to the remote wilaya of Tindouf (known for the presence of Western Saharan refugee camps,) furthering plans to develop a large mining project connecting Algeria to Mauritania.
Libya
Women left behind as Libya`s constitution-drafting moves forwards Rhiannon Smith elucidates the dangers of abandoning quota for women in parliament in a largely patriarchal Libya.
Conversations across Libya; hopes, fears and expectations of citizens on the Constitution Amr Ben Halim describes the Forum for a Democratic Libya’s efforts to facilitate dialogue on democratic process throughout Libya.
Eastern Libya faces wave of insecurity Essam Mohamed describes the implications of continued attacks on government institutions in eastern Libya.
Mauritania
Tunisia to deport Mauritanian extremist Jemal Oumar situates the deportation of a Mauritanian Salafist leader from Tunisia in the context of growing extremism in Mauritania.
Mauritania Slavery Abolished, Not Dead Al-Mokhtar Ould Mohamed provides an intimate look at contemporary slavery in Mauritania.
Women on the Frontline: Mauritania - A Question of Rape Link TV’s series Women on the Frontline investigates the issue of rape for Mauritanian women, and whether shari’a law is compatible with secular human rights norms.
Morocco
Rapport alarmant de l`AMDH sur la situation des droits humain au Maroc en 2012 The Moroccan Association for Human Rights declared during a conference that there has been a net regression in human rights in 2012, specifically calling attention to the targeting and death of 20 February movement members.
Conservatives quit Morocco cabinet Aida Alami reports on the departure of Istiqlal from the government.
Fact Check – l’Agriculture et le Plan Maroc Vert Zouhair Baghough determines that Morocco’s agricultural Green Plan has been a failure.
Tunisia
تدوين حي: اغتيال النائب محمد البراهمي مؤسّس حزب التيّار الشعبي Nawaat.org offers up to the minute updates on developments in the aftermath of the assassination of leader of the founder of Tunisian political party Attayar Achaabi, Mohamed El Brahmi.
Le message de la fille de Mohamed Brahmi à Ghannouchi et aux tunisiens Assassinated leader Mohamed Brahmi’s daughter gives an emotional appeal to Rachid Ghannouchi and all Tunisians.
Tunisia: Strengthen New Constitution’s Rights Protection Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to bring constitution in line with international human rights legal standards.
An uncertain future for Tunis Afifa Ltifi examines new citizen interactions and performances in public space in Tunis, both positive and negative.
Western Sahara
Moroccan government turns to AIPAC in effort to defend occupation in Western Sahara Mike Coogan offers perspective on recent meetings between Moroccan state officials and AIPAC, and underscores the danger to the mission of the recent Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Recent Jadaliyya Articles on the Maghreb
The New European Union and Mauritania Fisheries Agreement: Between Sustainability and Vested Interests Hassan Ould Moctar weighs the positive and negative aspects of proposed fishing agreements for Mauritania and the EU.
Dissecting `Opposing` Views: Morocco Reacts to Events in Egypt Samia Errazzouki unpacks the seemingly contradictory positions of the PJD and Moroccan palace, highlighting the role they play in bolstering the king’s neutral image.
Sailing for Safe Abortion Access: The Emergence of a Conscious Social Nonmovement in Morocco Julia Ellis-Kahana chronicles the voyage of Women on Waves’ vessel in its attempt to bring contraception to Morocco, as it illuminates connections between nonmovements and public health initiatives.
Eye on the Libyan General National Congress: Ninth Report Jadaliyya reports on the H20 Team and Bokra Youth Organization’s ninth report on the Libyan National Congress’ meetings.