The Arabist

The Arabist

By Issandr El Amrani and friends.

Links for 08.04.09

Brotherhood on the defensive in Egypt - The National Newspaper | On the alleged "deal" being brokered between the Muslim Brothers and the Egyptian regime.
'Just World News' with Helena Cobban: Countdown to Fateh conference? | Cobban: "Abbas's decision to hold the conference in the Israeli-controlled West Bank gives Israel a de-facto veto over who attends, and thus wrecks the idea that the conference will produce any authentic or legitimate expression of an independent Palestinian nationalist will."
Hamas Chief Outlines Terms for Talks on Arab-Israeli Peace - WSJ.com | Yet again, Hamas speaks in favor of 67 lines: "We along with other Palestinian factions in consensus agreed upon accepting a Palestinian state on the 1967 lines," Mr. Meshaal said. This is the national program. This is our program. This is a position we stand by and respect."
In kingdom, Saudi prince's coup 'fails' | Something rather odd in that after months of Bandar not being seen around (apparently), this Iranian press agency is the only one reporting on an alleged coup Bandar would have led.
Chávez activists storm TV station | Chavez, the Mubarak / Ben Ali / Muhammad VI of South America.