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1) MOROCCO<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb 10.11.2014: Can Al-Adala Wa Tanmiya Party hold on in Government?<\/strong><\/p>\n The so-called “Arab Spring” events had a significant impact on the political scene in Morocco, where the “Al-Adala Wa Tanmiya” Party (Justice and Development) which has an Islamic background, came to power in the legislative elections that took place after these events. However, this Party is currently facing a challenging situation to be able to maintain its position. The challenge lies in the difficult economic situation that Morocco is facing, where the Al-Adala Wa Tanmiya Party has taken bold decisions that serve the State and the treasury, and refresh the national economy in the medium term, but the effects of these decisions impact poorer parts of society which form an important element for the survival of any political Party.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.alaraby.co.uk\/opinion\/dcdf3f30-2fa1-4fd8-b4d9-161dedb09603<\/a><\/p>\n 2) LIBYA<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb <\/strong>5-9.11.2014: The Supreme Court resets the Counter<\/strong><\/p>\n Against all expectations, the constitutional section of Libya’s supreme court ruled in favor of the appeal against the legality of paragraph 11 in Article 30 in the 7th Amendment to the Constitutional Declaration. The paragraph in question, known as the February Committee proposals clause, constituted the basis of the third transition period in Libya, following which the House of Representatives (HoR) was elected on 25 June. The supreme court based its decision on Article 36: the 7th amendment, passed by 121 votes, did not achieve the required two-thirds of the members of the General National Congress (134 out of 200). Thus, while parties to the conflict were concerned with the legitimacy of the HoR (holding of its sessions in Tobruk instead of Tripoli and the lack of an orderly transfer of powers from the GNC to the elected HoR) the supreme court addressed an earlier appeal that targeted the legal foundation on which the 25 June parliamentary elections were organized. This means that the GNC in Tripoli again embodies constitutional legitimacy, while awaiting the drafting of a constitution by the end of the year, to be submitted to referendum thereafter. The Tobruk-based parliament and Thenni government would find it difficult to question the court’s impartiality, since they praised it when it ruled in favor of Thenni’s appeal against the election of Ahmed Maetig as PM, five months ago. The same argument (Article 36) was used then, and Maetig, together with the GNC, submitted to the court’s ruling. Besides, the Tobruk camp was engaged until the last minute in the legal proceedings that ended with Thursday’s decision that took everyone by surprise. The court’s ruling is final and no appeal is possible. There are not many options for the way forward in Libya: either go for early elections and aim to finish drafting a constitution before the end of the year; or expect a worsening of the conflict.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.constitutionnet.org\/ar\/vl\/item\/libya-7th-amendment-constitutional-declaration<\/a> (Unofficial UN translation) Constitutional Court’s ruling in favour of Abdallah Thenni’s appeal against Dr. Matetig’s election by GNC as PM, in late April. Youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BnYhhMCjTJY<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Ahmed Maetig’s acceptance of the Constitutional Court’s ruling against his election PM in early June http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xkDbv3L31Ig<\/a><\/p>\n 3) TUNISIA<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb <\/strong>8.11.2014: Two Weeks before Elections Ennahdha Maintains the Suspense<\/strong><\/p>\n Late on Saturday night, 8 November, Ennahdha’s consultative council announced its call on its members to vote massively in favor of those whom they deem fit to serve the national interests of Tunisia, in the upcoming 23 November presidential elections. Thus, Ennhadha has decided to assume officially a neutral position vis-\u00e0-vis the 25 candidates. Observers have decoded the decision in different ways. Some saw in it a tacit support to Mouncif Merzouki, while others read in it a sign of rapprochement with Begi Caid Esebssi. A large section of the Ennahdha’s base, especially the youth, seems to be in favor of Merzouki. However, supporters of the latter criticize the movement’s leadership for not supporting Merzouki publically, as a symbol of the 2011 revolution, in order to bar the road figures from the former Ben Ali regime.<\/p>\n http:\/\/nawaat.org\/portail\/2014\/11\/09\/7-novembre-2014-ennahdha-entre-en-politique\/<\/a><\/p>\n 4) YEMEN<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb <\/strong>03.11.2014: Rencontre \u00e0 Bruxelles pour la R\u00e9conciliation Nationale<\/strong><\/p>\n Du 1er au 3 novembre, le R\u00e9seau Global pour les Droits et le D\u00e9veloppement et le Centre National pour les Droits de l’Homme et le D\u00e9veloppement D\u00e9mocratique au Y\u00e9men a tenu une r\u00e9union qui a abouti \u00e0 la D\u00e9claration de Bruxelles pour la R\u00e9conciliation Nationale Y\u00e9m\u00e9nite. Des repr\u00e9sentants de tous les partis, y compris d’Ansar Allah, parti repr\u00e9sentant les Houthis, du Congr\u00e8s G\u00e9n\u00e9ral du Peuple, parti de l’ancien pr\u00e9sident Saleh et de Islah, parti des Fr\u00e8res musulmans ont particip\u00e9 \u00e0 cette r\u00e9union. Le repr\u00e9sentant du parti socialiste a quitt\u00e9 la r\u00e9union avant sa conclusion afin de montrer son d\u00e9saccord sur le refus des partis \u00e0 inclure dans le rapport final les principes de responsabilit\u00e9 adopt\u00e9s par la justice transitionnelle. Le parti a soulign\u00e9 qu’il \u00e9tait n\u00e9cessaire de faire pr\u00e9c\u00e9der une phase de justice transitionnelle \u00e0 la phase de r\u00e9conciliation nationale, si l’on voulait respecter les droits des victimes des conflits.<\/p>\n http:\/\/gnrd.net\/seemore.php?id=1088<\/a> 5) MAURITANIA<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb <\/strong>5-9.11.2014: Slavery and Social Cohesion set the Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n The Forces de Lib\u00e9ration Africaines de Mauritanie (FLAM), which speaks on behalf of Mauritanian blacks, held its first congress in Nouakchott in late August 2014 after years in exile. It has changed its name to the Progressive Forces for Change and filed, last week, its application to set up a political party. The movement, which is banned in Mauritania and was not allowed to hold its first conference in a public venue, has doubled its activities in a context where the issue of former slaves (Haratines) and Black African Mauritanians has been gaining prominence in the domestic affairs of the country. Last week another anti-slavery movement, IRA, launch a protest march of black farmers that is expected to reach Nouakchott on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the ministry of Islamic Affairs organized a workshop on ways to combat the consequences of past slavery practices and promote social cohesion in Mauritania.<\/p>\n http:\/\/ani.mr\/?q=node\/1196<\/a> 6) SAHEL<\/strong><\/p>\n Chad :<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb <\/strong>07.11.2014 : Chad’s ambiguous role in Central African Republic disclosed by the UN<\/strong><\/p>\n The UN Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic released a final report on 1 November, pointing out the ambiguous role played by the government of Chad with the S\u00e9l\u00e9ka. The Panel of Experts had been established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2127 (2013). Among other issues of concern, the report mentions arbitrary arrests of Central African civilians by Chadian authorities and the participation of Chadian soldiers in attacks against Central African villages. Even more disturbing, it seems that the assault rifle Gali, which is manufactured in Israel, was found by French soldiers from the Sangaris operation among the weapons of the S\u00e9l\u00e9ka. The weapon is alleged to be part of a batch of weapons of this type sold in 2008 by Israel to the Chadian government. Other similar weapons have apparently been found in other regions of Central Africa.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.tchadactuel.com\/?p=11430<\/a><\/p>\n Niger :<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb <\/strong>06.11.2014: The “Declaration of Niamey” calls for increased UN support<\/strong><\/p>\n Troop-contributing countries to MINUSMA met in Niamey, Niger, last Wednesday. Faced with increasing attacks from Islamist armed groups, the UN Peacekeeping Operation in Mali has suffered from the loss of 33 soldiers. Therefore the meeting was aiming at discussing means of strengthening MINUSMA. The insufficient number of soldiers, the lack of adequate weapons and military equipment were some of the difficulties of MINUSMA highlighted during the debate. In addition to the consolidation of MINUSMA, it was also suggested to have a rapid reaction force with more mobile and robust capacities. The outcomes of the meeting have been released through the “Declaration of Niamey”.<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.constitutionnet.org\/files\/7th_amendment_to_constitutional_declaration.pdf<\/a> (Arabic Original document)
\nhttp:\/\/www.constitutionnet.org\/files\/interim_constitution-3_aug_2011_arabic_signed.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/yemen-press.com\/news37301.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/ani.mr\/?q=node\/1221<\/a><\/p>\n