Azhar Al-Rubaie has worked as a journalist in Iraq since 2014. In 2018 he did a series of articles in many topics, including  Politics, health, society, wars, militias ,human rights and LGBTQ rights. His is featured in the Arab Weekly, VICE news, Al-Jazeera, DW, Raseef 22, Washington Institute for ...

Iraqi deadlock continues with elites unable to form government

30 May 2022  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

Iraq remains in a political deadlock nearly eight months after parliamentary elections, with key political figures and blocs unable to form a government. Muqtada al-Sadr's Sadrist Movement, despite being the largest party, faces opposition from the Iranian-backed Coordination Framework Alliance. The deadlock persists due to disagreements over the presidency and the reluctance of caretaker ministers to relinquish their positions. Calls for dissolving parliament and holding new elections have been made, but there is skepticism about their effectiveness. The United Nations has expressed disappointment in Iraq's political class, and there are concerns that continued political inertia could lead to renewed protests, especially with the onset of summer and potential shortages in water and electricity.

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Sabina Arslanagic is a journalist based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia Press Review – January 19, 2011

19 Jan 2011  |  Balkan Insight  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

Bosnia's international administrator Valentin Inzko criticized local political leaders for failing to form a governing coalition three months after general elections, calling it a betrayal of voter trust. Serbian prosecutors have begun indicting around 400 Bosniaks for alleged war crimes during the 1992-95 war, including soldiers, officers, and civilian authorities. A middle-aged woman in Banja Luka hospital died from the H1N1 flu virus, marking the first death caused exclusively by the virus in the region.

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I’m currently in the UK, writing on Brexit from Birmingham for Trouw in the Netherlands. I frequently travels for work to the Middle East, where I Was based in the past. Middle East analyst at IHS Jane's, feature writer for the FT, editor-in-chief of a community quarterly magazine in the ...

France’s political impasse, no end in sight

12 Sept 2024  |  Tomorrow's Affairs  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

France is experiencing a political deadlock as President Emanuel Macron's centrist party lost its parliamentary majority, leading to a fragmented political landscape with three main blocs: left, center, and far-right. Macron faces challenges in forming a stable government, with options including a grand coalition or dissolving parliament for new elections. The current political impasse is exacerbated by the electoral system's lack of support for coalitions, and the potential for constitutional reform remains uncertain. Macron's leadership and legacy are at stake as he navigates these complex political dynamics.

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Alison Hird is a journalist based in Paris, France.

How to get New Caledonians talking to each other; the incompatibility of being gay and a football player in France, and the naval officer who turned his world travels into fiction.

15 Jun 2023  |  RFI  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

The article discusses various social and cultural issues. It begins with the political deadlock in New Caledonia, where pro-independence and loyalist parties are finding it difficult to communicate. Caledonian journalist Jenny Briffa is trying to bridge this gap through her plays based on the independence referendums. The article then touches on the challenges faced by gay football players in France, highlighting the story of Ouissem Belgacem who left his football career due to the impossibility of being openly gay in the sport. He has since written a book and inspired a documentary series. Lastly, the article mentions the late Pierre Loti, a naval officer and writer, reflecting on his contributions to French literature. The episode is mixed by Cecile Pompeani and is part of the 'Spotlight on France' podcast by Radio France International.

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I am a freelance journalist, based in Turkey. I mainly cover Turkey's national news, the Syrian war-related issues, the refugee crisis, and Turkey's foreign policy towards Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. I've been contributing to international media outlets as a reporter. Besides, I've been ...

Israel’s political deadlock spreads to opposition

30 Mar 2020  |  Daily Sabah  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

The political deadlock in Israel has deepened as the main opposition alliance, Blue and White, disintegrates following its leader Benny Gantz's decision to join an emergency government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This move has led to the departure of two party leaders from the alliance. Israel has faced three elections in a year without resolving the deadlock, exacerbated by corruption charges against Netanyahu. Gantz, who previously opposed serving under Netanyahu due to these allegations, changed his stance to avoid a fourth election amid the coronavirus outbreak. Both leaders are struggling to form a stable government, with Gantz failing to secure a coalition and Netanyahu unable to gain support from smaller parties.

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Afghan leaders sign power-sharing deal

21 Sept 2014  |  the Guardian  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates, Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, have signed a power-sharing agreement to end six months of political deadlock. The deal, which establishes a national unity government, was signed in a ceremony hosted by outgoing president Hamid Karzai. Ghani will become president, while Abdullah or his appointee will serve as prime minister or chief executive officer. The agreement follows extensive negotiations and a UN-run audit of the election results, which Abdullah's supporters have contested. The new administration faces significant challenges, including signing a bilateral security agreement to allow foreign troops to remain in Afghanistan.

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Joshua Mitnick is a journalist based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Netanyahu Surges in Israeli Election

02 Mar 2020  |  Foreign Policy  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have won a record fifth election, according to exit polls, despite facing criminal charges. His Likud party outpaced the centrist Blue and White party, led by Benny Gantz. If Netanyahu forms a government, it could lead to the annexation of parts of the West Bank. The election results defied expectations of political deadlock, but final results are pending. Netanyahu's success is notable given his legal troubles and the divisions among center and left parties. The Joint List and Yisrael Beiteinu parties also played significant roles in the election dynamics.

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Fabíola Ortiz is a Luso-Brazilian journalist currently based in Dortmund, Germany.
As an independent journalist, I report in Portuguese, Spanish and English about current affairs, development, human rights and international relations. 
I previously lived in Argentina, Australia, Brazil and United ...

Key Constituencies Call for Inclusion in Nepal’s Draft Constitution

27 Jul 2015  |  Inter Press Service  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

Nepal's major political parties reached a 16-point agreement to draft a new constitution, but the preliminary draft has faced significant opposition from various identity groups, including ethnic groups, women, Dalits, and Hindu nationalists. These groups argue that the draft fails to address their demands for identity, inclusion, and federalism. Public hearings on the draft have led to violent protests, and activists have criticized provisions related to citizenship and representation. The major parties face challenges in promulgating the constitution by mid-August, as they must navigate opposition from historically marginalized groups and rising Hindu nationalism.

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Patpon Sabpaitoon is a journalist based in Bangkok, Thailand. He previously worked for the Bangkok Post, Today, and Matichon. He is currently a senior journalist at Prachatai.

Deadlock continues as Move Forward further isolated

24 Jul 2023  |  Prachatai English  |  English  |  Political Deadlock

The Pheu Thai Party (PTP) is negotiating with other parties to form a government after the Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limcharoenrat's nomination for Prime Minister was blocked. The coalition faces significant challenges, particularly due to opposition from the Senate and other parties regarding the MFP's policy to repeal Article 112 (the lèse-majesté law). Key political figures and parties, including Bhumjaithai, Chart Pattana Kla, and United Thai Nation, have expressed reluctance to join the coalition if the MFP remains involved. Despite these obstacles, Pita emphasizes the importance of forming a government that reflects the people's desire for change.

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