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Emir of Kuwait calls on the country to remain committed to the "democratic approach"

6 May 2021

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, stressed in a speech yesterday evening (5 April) the importance that his country adheres to the democratic approach, and commits to meaningful dialogue.

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Georgian and Azerbaijani leaders meet in Baku

5 May 2021

Welcoming the Georgian prime minister at the presidential complex in Baku, President Ilham Aliyev said, "Relations between our peoples are based on a long history, a history of good neighborliness and friendship that has lasted for centuries."

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Yemen's Southern Transition Council pushes for restoration of separate state

5 May 2021

In another direct challenge to the internationally recognised government of Yemen, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced in a statement by its leader, Aidaroos Al-Zubaidi, that the "restoration" of the southern state is nearing.

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Commentary: Mohammed bin Salman and his quest to reinterpret the relationship between state and religion in Saudi Arabia

5 May 2021

In a recent wide-ranging interview Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, appeared to be reinterpreting – if not exactly redefining – the relationship between state and religion in the Kingdom. This is highly dangerous and uncharted territory for a Saudi leader, but something that is absolutely necessary if the Kingdom is to reinvent itself as a modern progressive state, whilst respecting the religious foundations which are part of its legacy and legitimacy.

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Polisario leader summoned by Spanish Court

4 May 2021

The Spanish judiciary has summoned the Polisario Front Secretary-General, Brahim Ghali, after he was transferred to Spain for treatment after contracting coronavirus. The court had summoned him based on accusations of torture, rape, kidnapping and murder.

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More than thirty people killed in insurgent attack in Burkina Faso

4 May 2021

More than 30 people are reported killed on Monday (3 May) in an attack by a jihadist-inspired militia in the east of Burkina Faso, in Africa's troubled Sahel Region.

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Unifying the armed groups into a national army a priority for Libya

3 May 2021

Libyan leaders are discussing efforts to unite various armed groups that until recently were battling each other for the control of the country. Vice President of the Presidential Council, Moussa al-Kouni, held talks with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, Khalifa Haftar, on unifying the armed formations from the eastern and western parts of the country.

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22 April - 6 May 2021 - A fortnightly digest of news and developments in and around Nagorno-Karabakh

Emir of Kuwait calls on the country to remain committed to the "democratic approach"

Georgian and Azerbaijani leaders meet in Baku

Yemen's Southern Transition Council pushes for restoration of separate state

Commentary: Mohammed bin Salman and his quest to reinterpret the relationship between state and religion in Saudi Arabia

Polisario leader summoned by Spanish Court

4 May 2021 - State and Religion in Saudi Arabia; Russia in the Gulf; Detente in Baghdad

More than thirty people killed in insurgent attack in Burkina Faso

Unifying the armed groups into a national army a priority for Libya