May 15, 2007
- First, a great article today from Lebanese Lobby written by Marc Lynch of Abu Aardvark. The article, entitled “Arab pluralism requires a free, contentious media,” quotes the recent World Public Opinion survey”A recent public opinion survey of four relatively “moderate” Arab countries by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems found that very few citizens believe the media is independent or effective, or that journalists can do their work without fear of punishment.”
- Morocco and Latvia are to form bilateral cooperation. The People’s Daily Online reported that “aims at facilitating trade between economic operators and encouraging exchange of trade missions.”
- 133 migrants were caught in Laayoune, in attempts to sail to Spain, Reuters reports.
- Mideast Youth has picked up and propelled the cause of blogging for the Maghreb Union.
- Moroccan police in Casa attack Saharawi students who tried to enter Hassan II University (AP).
May 15th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
address change noted; I’m sticking with you.
May 15th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for doing the recon!