[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
"Colonial follies still trouble France 50 years after Algeria" - Commemorations of Algerian colonialism border on celebration.
"Freedom of Information Still a Concern After 50 Years of Independence " - Failure of proposed reforms to guarantee media independence has subjected many journalist to threats and imprisonment.
"Algerian activists concerned about freedom of assembly" - Citizens express their frustration following the recent detention of bloggers and social activists.
"Algerian cartoonist Ali Dilem: `The most taboo subject in Algeria is sex` - video" - Dilem discusses his work and legal battles.
Libya
"Libya beset by ethnic tension as elections loom" - The post-revolutionary revival of Amazigh culture is enjoyed with caution by some fearful that a new government may exploit difference to assert their authority.
"Zawiya offers National Conference seats to Benghazi in extraordinary bid to diffuse federalism row" - The smaller city pledges Benghazi eight of its own seats, though seat distributions are unlikely to take effect so close to the election.
"Opinion: Let Issues Talk – By Mohammad Azeemullah" - Absence of substantive debate topics renders voting decisions even more difficult.
"الإتجاهات الفيدرالية في برقة!؟" - Opinions on trends in the Federalist camp.
"Kufra election boycott going ahead as 1,000 Tebu are disbarred from vote" - Elections in Kufra may be delayed due to sustained violence between local tribes.
Mauritania
"Mali: Beyond Big Refugee Camps" - The refugee camp M`bera is now Mauritania`s fourth largest city, and struggles with both humanitarian and environmental difficulties.
"Mauritanie: Nouakchott - Moustafa Salma entame une grève de la faim" - Sahrawi activist begins hunger strike to protest his imprisonment, torture, and forced relocation.
"#موريتانيا LE QUTIDIEN: صندوق الإيداع والتنمية: مغارة على بابا" - Criticism of the intention and management of Mauritania`s Development Fund Deposit.
Morocco
"Morocco: Stalling Economy" - Analysis of the 2012 budget in light of official socio-economic statistics.
"السلطات المغربية تعتقل مناضلا في حزب العمال التونسي ثم تقرر ترحيله” - Tunisian youth Aymen Beheiri claims he was tortured in Morocco and unwarrantedly deported.
"#MAMCAST عمر بنجلون ج2 : قضية أمينة الفيلالي و الفصل 475" Second part of an episode by Omar Benjelloun covering the suicide of Amina Filali.
"L’économie politique de la predation : deuxiéme partie" - Second installment of an analysis regarding the Royal exploitation of Morocco`s economy.
"Le Maroc peu encensé par le rapport du gouvernement américain" - Summary of a U.S. report on trafficking in Morocco.
Tunisia
"The eternal trusteeship ... Back to square one?" - Opinion piece on the threats to democracy currently impeding Tunisia`s complete transition.
"استقالة عبو في الوقت المناسب للمؤتمر و غير المناسب للحكومةاستقالة عبو في الوقت المناسب للمؤتمر و غير المناسب للحكومة" - Minister of Administrative Reform`s resignation indicates a struggle with and in the ruling coalition.
"Ben Ali Era Political Prisoners Demand Government Compensation" - Former inmates protest for direct compensation and employment.
Western Sahara
"Western Sahara in geopolitical stalemate" - History of the Polisario conflict and an analysis of conceivable resolutions.
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