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Abdel Bari Atouan

Abdel Bari Atouan was editor in chief of the Asharq Alaousat newspaper from 1984 to 1988, then he became editor in chief of the Palestine paper Al qods Al arabi, published in London. He is known for his position of support of the Arab countries, which he does not quit defending publicly during his interviews broadcast by CNN, BBC…etc.

28 articles
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“Freedom of expression or freedom to offend”
by Abdel Bari Atouan
2 March 2006
We would have preferred demonstrations in the Arab-Muslim world to be limited to a pacific expression and not to be aggressive acts like the attacks against Danish embassies and consulates. It’s true these are regrettable and unjustified acts, but we understand the irritation of the 1.5 (...)
"The Palestinian democratic election"
by Abdel Bari Atouan
7 February 2006
The third part of the Palestinian population has been called to participate in elections to choose the members of the Legislative Council, which is aimed at supervising the actions of the National Authority. This is an event that must remind us that about six million Palestinian refugees won’t (...)
"The Arab regimes and Hamas’ victory"
by Abdel Bari Atouan
7 February 2006
The victory of Hamas in democratic elections in the occupied territories surprised Arab regimes. A victory that will allow that movement to lead the country and relieve pressures by the US and Europe, which demand reforms. What happened at the Gaza Strip and the West Bank is a true copy of (...)
“Syria in an awkward situation”
by Abdel Bari Atouan
22 November 2005
The difficult situation of the Syrian government after Mehlis’s accusations requires a very precise and reasonable strategic move to avoid possible sanctions. Syria has two options regarding Mehlis’s report. The first one is Saddam’s, that is, to refuse collaborating effectively with the UN (...)
“Talabani and the Arab identity of Iraq”
by Abdel Bari Atouan
14 September 2005
Some days after the death of nearly one thousand Shiite pilgrims in the stampede occurred on a bridge in Bagdad, Jalal Talabani does not stop criticizing strongly the Arab countries, which, according to the Iraqi president, have not only refused to establish true diplomatic relations with his (...)
“Legitimizing Iraq’s Division”
by Abdel Bari Atouan
6 September 2005
On April 2003, just after having finished combats in Iraq,
George W. Bush promised the Iraqis that their country would develop preserving its unity, independence and sovereignty, but after two years and 4 months, Iraqis have understood that Bush’s promises were but castles in the air. On the (...)

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“Freedom of expression or freedom to offend”

"The Arab regimes and Hamas’ victory"

“Syria in an awkward situation”

"The Palestinian democratic election"

“Talabani and the Arab identity of Iraq”

“Legitimizing Iraq’s Division”