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Alastair Macdonald

How to oust a president (again), Egyptian-style
Africa
/ 26 June 2013

How to oust a president (again), Egyptian-style

After 18 days of mass protests in 2011, Egyptians succeeded in ousting a president they were unhappy with. Can they do it again this weekend?

By Alastair Macdonald and Yasmine Saleh
Thousands flood Tahrir Square in protest as Egypt awaits results
Africa
/ 22 June 2012

Thousands flood Tahrir Square in protest as Egypt awaits results

Protesters filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square for Friday prayers as Egypt’s presidential candidates accused each other of trying to steal elections.

By Alastair Macdonald
Protesters rage against Egypt military’s ‘hollow gesture’
Africa
/ 23 November 2011

Protesters rage against Egypt military’s ‘hollow gesture’

Egypt’s army chief has promised a swifter handover to civilian rule but failed to convince thousands of demonstrators who are battling police.

By Alastair Macdonald and Patrick Werr
Libya’s tug-of-war over al-Islam a test for new government
Article
/ 21 November 2011

Libya’s tug-of-war over al-Islam a test for new government

Abdullah al-Senussi and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s capture poses a challenge for the NTC who must deal with cries for blood and appeals for a fair trial.

By Alastair Macdonald
Fearing Libya vacuum, urgency placed on rapid vote
Article
/ 16 November 2011

Fearing Libya vacuum, urgency placed on rapid vote

Libya’s war-time rebel prime minister says his country faces a dangerous power vacuum where foreign powers may exploit rival militias on the streets.

By Alastair Macdonald
Libyan leaders downplay violent disputes
Article
/ 13 November 2011

Libyan leaders downplay violent disputes

Despite continued gunfire and explosions near Tripoli, Libyan officials and fighters say a bloody local dispute has been resolved.

By Alastair Macdonald and Oliver Holmes
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Article
/ 6 November 2011

Muslim feast a time of joy for Libyans, but not in Sirte

In the Libyan town of Sirte, the hometown where Muammar Gaddafi met his end, the mood was grim on the eve of one of Islam’s greatest festivals.

By Alastair Macdonald
Israel prepares to board Gaza aid ship
Article
/ 5 June 2010

Israel prepares to board Gaza aid ship

The Israeli navy prepared to board another aid ship bound for Gaza on Saturday, as Washington condemned as "unsustainable" a blockade on Gaza.

By Ori Lewis and Alastair Macdonald
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/ 6 March 2010

Palestinians, Israelis clash ahead of talks

Dozens of people were injured in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces in Jerusalem on Friday, as tension over land and holy sites mounted.

By Alastair Macdonald

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