Maghreb Media Roundup (November 12)

[Image from Bizerte, Tunisia. Image by Iklil Bouhmouch] [Image from Bizerte, Tunisia. Image by Iklil Bouhmouch]

Maghreb Media Roundup (November 12)

By : Maghreb Page Media Roundup Editors

[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 Tuesday night of every week] 

Algeria

A Cinematic Classic of Resistance Returns To The Big Screen The Battle of Algiers, first released in 1966, returns to theaters in a new digital restoration for audiences to appreciate this seminal work in world cinema and protest art. 

Algeria and Cuba allied by a shared revolutionary struggle The shared socialist ambitions of Algeria and Cuba in the Third-World moment of the 1960s is at the root of their diplomatic relationship, which continues to shape their foreign policies today.

الجزائر: ارتفاع صادرات النفط والغاز 9% بـ 10 أشهر Amid dropping oil prices, Sonatrach, the largest oil and gas company in Algeria and Africa, reported an increase in oil production and exports from last year. 

Violence/ Les nouvelles cités sous l’influence des gangs Urban crimes committed by Algeria’s young are reportedly on the rise, while civil society organizations were called upon to discuss solutions to Algeria’s growing problem. 

Le complot contre l`Algérie prend forme The leader of Al Mourabitoune--a branch of al-Qa’ida--recently released a tape pledging allegiance to the Islamic State. This declaration of a cooperation between the terrorist cells has raised great concern all over the nation.

Algeria: 1 November`s Values to Remain Rooted in Algerians` Memory In celebration of national independence day, Ramtane Lamamra speaks to the importance of maintaining the memory and spirit of those who battled against the French occupation.

Libya

West urges key figures in Libya to compromise as economic chaos looms The current political impasse between the United Nations backed government in Tripoli and Libya’s elected parliament in Tobruk poses serious challenges to security and resource management.

Kerry, UK Foreign Secretary Host Meeting on Libya Stalemate Amid political fragmentation and declining oil revenues, John Kerry and Boris Johnson met with Libya’s designated prime minister, Fayez Serraj, to address economic and security issues facing the country.

ليبيا.. مبعوث الأمم المتحدة يدعو الى وقف فوري للاقتتال بمدينة الزاوية: Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Martin Kobler, calls for the immediate end of clashes in Zawiya, an important port city west of Tripoli.

الولايات المتحدة تقدم مساعدات بمليون دولار لدعم المهجرين داخل ليبي USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance has donated one million dollars to support the International Organization For Migration’s humanitarian assistance to vulnerable internally displaced persons.

“La Libye est devenue la plaque tournante d’un gigantesque trafic d’êtres humains” Mexican photojournalist Narciso Contreras discusses his experience photographing victims of human trafficking in Libya. 

Libye: la conférence de Londres visait l’examen de toutes les possibilités de sortie de crise Fayez Serraj participated in a two-day long conference on Libyan politics and economy in London with the goal of benefiting from the perspective and suggestions of international experts. 

Mauritania

Tunisie-Mauritanie: Lancement du programme exécutif de formation et d’emploi 2016-2018 - The executive program of cooperation in the field of training and employment between Tunisia and Mauritania was launched to provide an exchange of skills and expertise between the two countries. 

African Union hearing on child slaves hailed as milestone for Mauritania Two brothers, who had been enslaved at birth to a wealthy family in Nouakchott, escaped with the help of a local anti-slavery movement and a family member. With an African Child rights organization by their sides, the two have testified against, and successfully prosecuted their abusers.

Mauritanie : des milliers de manifestants à Nouakchott contre un changement de Constitution Following discussions about constitutional changes such as increasing the number of presidential terms authorized, millions of Mauritanians take to the streets in protest.

Mauritanie : les changements des symboles du pays critiqués Suggestions of alterations to the Mauritanian flag and national anthem were met with great disapproval. 

Desert Locust situation update Locust infestations are worsening in Mauritania, and spreading to neighboring countries Morocco and Sudan.

موريتانيا تعلن إحرازها تقدما كبيرا في مؤشرات مناخ الأعمال The Mauritanian government has announced significant progress in national business climate, with Mauritania rising from the twentieth to the fifteenth in the Arab world ranking, and thirty-ninth to thirty-third in Africa. 

Morocco

Balance commerciale, Le déficit se creuse davantage Morocco`s trade deficit rose 133.75 billion dirhams in the first nine months of 2016, compared with the same period a year ago, due to higher imports. Equipment imports rose 22.1 percent to 84.93 billion dirhams 

Mohammed VI attendu en Ethiopie, au Rwanda, et en Tanzanie King Mohammed VI began the first leg of a regional tour in East Africa in Rwanda to establish stronger political ties and launch an economic partnership between the two countries’ institutions and private sectors.

Beat and dust: Tangier`s tang of history The Tangier of the beat imagination lives on in sites--the cafes, hotels, streets, and museums--that pepper the contours of a changing urban center characterized by a constant stream of new construction projects.

Refugees in Morocco set sights on Europe A photo essay depicts daily life in Morocco’s Bolingo camp, where sub-Saharan refugees gather to attempt crossing the land border into Spanish territory.

مدير "الوادي الأخضر" يصف المغرب بجنة الاستثمارات الإماراتية Ali Saeed Al Salami, General Manager of Green Valley International Real Estate Group, describes Morocco as an Emirati investment paradise, where the company will continue to expand its involvement in real estate and tourism.

In Echo of Arab Spring, 1000s Protest in Morocco After Garbage Truck Fatally Crushes Fish Seller The gruesome death of a fish vendor in Al Hoceima shocks Morocco, provoking protests around the country. 

SM le Roi conseille à la famille de Saad Lamjarred que Me Eric Dupont Moretti assure la défense du chanteur marocain King Mohamed VI stands by pop star Saad Lamjarred in his rape trial in France, taking on the expenses and recommending a lawyer.

Marrakech: Arrestation de deux filles mineures pour "homosexualité" After being caught kissing, two minors were arrested for homosexual behavior. 

Tunisia

Mohsen Marzouk reçoit l’ambassadeur de France en Tunisie Tunisian politician and secretary general of the movement Projet pour la Tunisie (MPT), Mohsen Marzouk, met with the French Ambassador to Tunis to address relations between the two countries, ahead of Tunisia 2020, the International Conference for the support of economic development this November. 

Harcèlement sexuel : La Tunisie s’engage dans une campagne internationale Tunisian campaigns aim to bring attention to the issue of sexual harassment, and to encourage women to fight back. 

Tunisia, Through the Eyes of Its Artists and Intellectuals  A photo essay and illustrative description of Tunisia by local artists and thinkers.

PICS: Tunisia pins hopes on wine industry Tunisia revives its wine industries in order to increase cultural tourism and to repair its damaged economy. 

الاتحاد الأوروبي يدعو للاستثمار في تونس ويعتبره "أولوية استراتيجية"  In her meeting with the Tunisian foreign minister, the European Union foreign minister states that investing in Tunisia is a strategic priority.

اعداد دراسة في 2017 حول واقع وافاق التجارة الالكترونية في تونس The Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces an upcoming study concerning the possibility of launching e-commerce in Tunisia, an initiative which could potentially positively impact national economy. 

Western Sahara

Droits de L`Homme au Sahara: pourquoi les Etats-Unis relancent leur offensive contre le Maroc Heather Chase, political advisor for human rights at the US Embassy in Rabat, traveled to Laayoune as part of preparations for the next State Department’s Human Rights Report. She will meet with unionist and activists of the Polisario. 

مسؤول أممي يزور الصحراء الغربية في محاولة لاحتواء التوتر بين المغرب والبوليساريو United Nations official to visit the Western Sahara in an attempt to contain the crisis between Morocco and the Polisario. 

جمعية صحراوية تندد باستثمار شركة ألمانية في الصحراء الغربية بترخيص من المغرب The Association for the Monitoring of Resources and the Protection of the Environment in Western Sahara criticizes German Company, DHL, for investing in the Western Sahara with Moroccan authorization. 

Saharawi ambassador to Mozambique meets AU special envoy to Western Sahara The Sahrawi Ambassador to Mozambique met with the Special Envoy of the African Union to the Western Sahara for the purpose of discussing the current situation in the Western Sahara, and recent human rights violations by Morocco. 

Le "Watching Sahara occidental" est né Journalists and Sahrawi activists battle Morocco’s media blockade on the Western Sahara by organizing a “Western Sahara watch” program, in which they aim to gather primary sources such as videos and photographs to send them to Human Rights organizations and international journalists.

UN Agencies in Algeria Appeal for Continued Food Assistance to Western Saharan Refugees The United Nations World Food Program faces budget cuts, and struggles to provide Sahrawi refugees in Algerian camps with food supplies.

Recent Jadaliyya Articles

Why Is a Moroccan History Professor Being Charged with "Endangering State Security?" Sam Metz interviews Moroccan history professor, Maati Monjib, on his case, where he and six others face charges for "endangering state security."

The Death of a Nomad Matthew Porges delves into the death of Shmad Bad July, situating the incident within the context of ongoing efforts to bring the Western Saharan territorial dispute to a resolution.

New Texts Out Now: Jonathan Wyrtzen, Making Morocco: Colonial Intervention and the Politics of Identity An interview of Jonathan Wyrtzen, writer of Making Morocco: Colonial Intervention and the Politics of Identity.

التراجيديا التي تحاصر مجالنا البصري Ahmed Jaride discusses the inspirations and themes of his abstract art. 

الحركة النسائية في المغرب: مقابلة لبرنامج الوضع Naima Benouakram discusses the feminist movement in Morocco in an interview by Fateh Azzam.

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Regional and International Relations

Less than 5 percent of Saudi Aramco to be sold The Saudi company currently produces upward of ten million barrels a day and will now be available for trade in the Saudi stock market.

Oman sets out new 20-year tourism plan As oil revenues drop, Oman places renewed interest in tourism efforts.

Emirati ballerina Alia Al Neyadi has big plans for the UAE’s cultural scene A mother-daughter ballet team takes the stage by storm in an upcoming ballet production.

UAE pledges $4B to boost Egypt’s economy The newest investments signal the United Arab Emirates’ continued support for Egypt’s current regime.

GCC reiterates commitment to narcotic control policy The countries also reiterated their need for a death penalty for drug smuggling, which, if revoked, may encourage operations.

A 30-year-old prince`s bold vision for Saudi Arabia Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s agenda may be seen as overly ambitious, but Saudi Arabia may need drastic new policies to overcome debt.

FIFA Panel to Monitor Labor Conditions at Qatar Stadiums The new decision would give FIFA a stake in the health and safety of World Cup construction workers in Qatar.

A Respite of Soccer for Qatar’s Laborers Day laborers and construction workers get their own piece of the football dream in their Workers Cup tournament.

Consultants flock to Saudi Arabia for ‘mother of all transformation projects’ Economic consultant companies rack up huge profits as Saudi Arabia announces its reform plan, one report reveals.

The Short Century at Sharjah Art Museum highlights events that shaped the Arab world in the 20th century An upcoming art exhibit looks at the historical context of Arab art after World War I and just before the first Gulf War.

2016 World Press Freedom Index Reporters without Borders released their yearly ranking of press freedoms around the world, with poor ratings across the GCC. 

KUWAIT BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO COLLECT DNA SAMPLES FROM ALL CITIZENS AND VISITORS: REPORT Kuwait will begin the process of DNA testing at airports possibly later this year, and will include residents already within the country.

Kuwait lost up to $200m during oil strike The three-day strike forced the country to operate at much lower levels of oil production, and has since returned to pre-strike levels.

US State Department approves $260 million missile sale to Qatar Qatar’s latest arms acquisition includes 254 new missiles, though another deal for aircraft still awaits approval.

No jail time for Villaggio fire defendants, Qatar judge rules The defendants will only have to pay blood money to the relatives of the nineteen who passed away in the fire. 

Facebook most popular stock among investors in UAE, rest of GCC Stock investors recently released results for the GCC’s popular stocks, which also included Apple and Halliburton.

The war of words over who does Saudi Arabia`s housework Debates over housework in Saudi Arabia drag on, revived by arguments against impoverished Saudi women doing the work.

Saudi Arabia, 9/11, and what we know about the secret papers that could ignite a diplomatic war An argument wages in Washington over the possible declassification of documents that could establish direct ties between Saudi Arabia and 9/11 events.

Saudi Arabia agrees plans to move away from oil profits An overview of key points from Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision plan.
 

Reports and Opinions

Moving away from oil Months of low oil prices offer a perfect opportunity for GCC countries to undertake massive reforms in everything from economics to migration.

Sponsorship system One Kuwaiti columnist examines the benefits and disadvantages of the sponsorship system on foreign employment.

Saudi Arabia: The devil we know Fareed Zakaria’s editorial for a continued US alliance with Saudi Arabia.

WATCH: Fareed Zakaria And Reza Aslan Discuss Saudi Arabia’s Influence On Terrorism A new talk show explores the lives of the 9/11 hijackers and their ties to Saudi Arabia. 

How Obama is Benefiting Iran by the US-GCC Summit? One analyst looks at why Obama needs to balance the diplomatic and economic power of Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Saudi Arabia’s Changing International Role Foreign policy experts discuss the nature of Saudi Arabia’s latest diplomatic endeavors.

Don’t Let Americans Sue Saudi Arabia A new congressional bill could threaten US relations with Saudi Arabia over 9/11 responsibilities.

Why Dubai Is a Perfect Setting for Grand Theft Auto A plea for Dubai to become the next location for a popular car-racing video game.
 

Crisis in Yemen 

As Saudis Continue Deadly Bombing of Yemen, Is Obama Trading Cluster Munitions for Riyadh`s Loyalty? One analyst questions American arms sales to Saudi Arabia and their deadly role in the war in Yemen.

AQAP Forced Out of Major Port City in Yemen A coalition of Saudi forces and Yemeni groups fought to push out AQAP from Mukalla.

Yemen Peace Effort Falters as Houthis Refuse to Attend Talks Initial days of Kuwait-held peace talks got off to a shaky start.

AL-QAEDA MILITANTS KILLED IN PUSH TO FREE YEMEN CITY 30 AQAP militants were killed in the latest attacks on Mukalla.

Canada should act quickly to provide aid for Yemen One researcher’s plea to provide humanitarian aid to Yemenis in their post-war recovery.

GCC, U.S. agree joint patrols to block Iran arms to Yemen: Zayani Iran denies sending weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Lawmakers launch bipartisan effort to restrict U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, citing war crimes in Yemen US congressmen speak out against US involvement in Saudi’s war in Yemen, and hope to pass legislation to prevent future arms sales.
 

Human Rights 

KSA calls on UN to stop politicizing human rights Saudi Arabia affirms the fact that the country already has measures to protect human rights violations, including mechanisms to prevent unlawful torture.

Saudi Arabia: Counter-terror court sentences human rights activist in relentless onslaught against civil society Amnesty International calls upon Saudi Arabia to release members of a human rights organization that fought for peaceful reform.

International Actors Still Do Not Hold Bahraini Government Accountable for Its Violations on Human Rights A factsheet on arrests and prison sentences of Bahraini citizens in 2015. 

U.S. prisoner in Bahrain says he has been freed via royal pardon The royal pardon also included the payment of a fee, in order for the dual citizen to be released from Bahraini police custody.

The Guggenheim Doesn’t Want Labor Activists Interfering With Its Luxurious Abu Dhabi Outpost Activists known as the Gulf Labor Coalition face routine suppression in the UAE, and calls for better labor policies at the Guggenheim’s new museum are largely ignored.

Arabic

انطلاق مفاوضات الكويت اليمنية: الفشل ليس خياراً!
تقرير عن بدء المفاوضات في الكويت بعد تأخير دام ثلاثة أيام.

اليمن: الحوثيون يشاركون في مباحثات السلام
وافق الحوثيون على الانضمام الى مباحثات السلام التي ترعاها الامم المتحدة في الكويت بعد تلقيهم ضمانات دولية بشأن وقف اطلاق النار. 

جولة واحدة في الكويت لا تكفي: درب المفاوضات طويل
لقمان عبدالله يؤكد ان مفاوضات الكويت ستكرس الهدنة بين الأطراف اليمنية وتعمل على مأسستها من خلال لجان اشراف دولي بينما سترحل القضايا الأساسية إلى جولات أخرى. 

المحادثات تسير ببطء: خلافٌ على الأولويات
الجلسة الثانية في مفاوضات الكويت تثبت وقف إطلاق النار الساري بينما لا تنبئ بتقريب يذكر في مواقف طرفي الصراع.

تركيا تجمّد أصول علي عبد الله صالح
أوردت الجريدة الرسمية التركية تجميد الاصول التي يملكها الرئيس اليمني السابق علي عبدالله صالح في تركيا، بموجب قرارات مجلس الامن الدولي. 

«البذخ» العسكري لم ينقذ السعودية في اليمن
تقرير عن تحقيق لوكالة “رويترز” عن الواقع السعودي الصعب في اليمن على الرغم من “البذخ” السعودي عبر صفقات التسلح. 

سيناريوهات للتراجع عن اتفاقية تيران وصنافير؟
مصادر مصرية تؤكد ل”الاخبار” ان الرئاسة تدرس سيناريوهات للتراجع عن اتفاقية ترسيم الحدود البحرية مع السعودية اذا تحرك الشارع المصري بصورة كبيرة.

مصر والسعودية: اتفاق مُجحٍف وشرعية تهتزّ
مصطفى اللباد يبحث تداعيات تنازل مصر عن جزيرتي تيران وصنافير للسعودية. 

بيان القمة الخليجية ـ الأميركية
لم يختلف بيان القمة الخليجية-الأميركية في الرياض عن مفردات القمة الإسلامية واحتلت إيران حيزاً كبيراً منه. 

أوباما يودِّع الخليجيين: عليكم بالإصلاح وكفى صراعاً مع إيران
الرئيس الأميركي سعى الى طمأنة دول الخليج وحثهم ضمنياً على المزيد من المشتريات للسلاح الأميركي.

هكذا تشتري «أرامكو» النفوذ لآل سعود
علي مراد يؤكد ان المال النفطي أنقذ الرياض كثيراً وخصوصاً العدوان الطويل على اليمن، إسقاط المحاكم الأميركية لدعاوى دفع الرياض تعويضات لعلائات صحايا هجمات ١١ ايلول، حماية أميركية مباشرة للنظام السعودي، وتصدير اسلحة أميركية متطورة إلى المملكة. 

السعودية وأوباما ولعنة «11 أيلول»
منير الخطيب يبحث زيارة أوباما للسعودية والصفحات السرية في تقرير اللجنة الخاصة بهجمات ١١ أيلول.

أوباما في الرياض: لا مصلحة لأحد في خوض نزاعٍ مع إيران
الرئيس الأميركي يتطرق الى العلاقة مع ايران خلال زيارته الى السعودية، موضحاً ان لا مصلحة لاي دولة في خوض صراع مع طهران. 

تركي الفيصل: لإعادة تقييم العلاقة مع واشنطن
آعتبر رئيس الاستخبارات السعودية السابق ان “الايام الخوالى” بين المملكة والولايات المتحدة انتهت إلى غير رجعة وانه يجب أن “يعاد تقييم” العلاقة بين البلدين. 

كارتر: واشنطن سرّعت وتيرة تعاونها العسكري مع الخليج
أعلن وزير الدفاع الأميركي ان بلاده سرعت منذ عام وتيرة تعاونها العسكري مع دول الخليج القلقة من التهديد الإيراني. 

مشروع قانون في الكونغرس يفرض قيوداً على تسليح السعودية
تقدم السيناتور الديموقراطي كريس مورفي والسيناتور الجمهوري راند بول بمشروع قانون يضع قيوداً على بيع صواريخ جو-أرض للسعودية.

زوجة رائف بدوي «تأمل» بعفو ملكي
أعلنت إنصاف حيدر، زوجة المدون السعودي رائف بدوي المسجون في السعودية منذ العام ٢٠١٢، انها ما زالت “تأمل” ان يعفو الملك سلمان عن زوجها.

أول قرض اجنبي للسعودية منذ 15 سنة
تعتزم السعودية اقتراض عشرة مليارات دولار من مصارف أجنبية لتغطية جانب من العجز في ماليتها العامة، جراء انخفاض اسعار النفط، في خطوة هي الاولى من نوعها منذ ١٥ سنة. 

الكويت: ضغوط تدفع عمال النفط إلى إنهاء إضرابهم
أنهى عمال النفط في الكويت إضرابهم، بعد ثلاثة أيام، بعد ان سارعت الحكومة إلى تحذيرهم من أنها لن تستجيب لأي مطالب تحت الضغظ.

الشيخ النمر في مرافعة الكرامة: حياتي ليست أهم من كرامتي
صحيفة “مرآة البحرين” ومركز “كيتوس” الثقافي يصدران كتاب الشيخ نمر النمر بعنوان “مرافعة كرامة.”

أيّ عُمرٍ بقيَ لقناة «الجزيرة»؟ 
محمد فارس جرادات يؤكد رحلة “الجزيرة” في الكهولة المبكرة بدأت منذ استقالة وضاح خنفر.