”After half a century during which tyrants have ruled the Arab world, their control is weakening. After 40 years of decaying stability, the rot is eating into the stability. The Arab masses will no longer accept what they used to accept. The Arab elites will no longer remain silent”.- Ari Shavit; the Arab Revolution and… Continue reading The Ongoing Arab/Libya Revolution and International Diplomacy
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Fresh Influx of Tunisian Boat people Reaches Italy in Past 24 Hours, UN reports
15 March 2011 – Twenty-two boats carrying more than 1,600 persons, nearly all young Tunisian males, have landed on the small Italian island of Lampedusa in the past 24 hours, bringing the number of Tunisians reaching Italy since mid-January to just over 10,000, the United Nations refugee agency reported today. “The outflow from Tunisia is… Continue reading Fresh Influx of Tunisian Boat people Reaches Italy in Past 24 Hours, UN reports