Category: Country Reports
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January 2020
Overview. There are many positives in Egypt as it gets set to start what looks to be the beginning of a very positive decade for the nation’s coffers. After years of post-Arab Spring economic woes Egypt finally seems to be getting its act together. The numbers are there to prove it.…… Read the rest
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December 2019
Overview. A fractious month in political terms with a rarely united opposition forming a coalition and holding sustained protests against the government. Whilst the protests largely failed in their purpose, the unity of the opposition, the timing of the release on bail of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and a challenge to the extension of…
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December 2019
Overview. Iran re-joined the long list of countries suffering civil unrest this month. Security forces reacted brutally to general discontent over removal of fuel subsidies as violence quickly spread to all major cities and lasted 11 days. Although its survival never looked in doubt – and the reforms will strengthen Iran’s economic resiliency in the…
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December 2019
Overview. Seven militants were sentenced to death for their involvement in the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack. A USD9.5 million taka-denominated bond made its debut on the London Stock Exchange on 11th November. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received two ITU Telecom World awards in recognition of Bangladesh’s success in telecommunications and digitization.…… Read the rest
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November 2019
Overview. The majority of terrorist incidents in October occurred in Balochistan and were predominantly targeted at security forces or rival groups. The country has seen widespread protest demonstrations against inflation, unemployment, and Indian activities in Kashmir. Relief was found in the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and international cricket matches between Pakistan…
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November 2019
Overview. Another tanker attack, this time an Iranian target, kept tensions high in the Gulf through October. International mediation sought to reduce the risk of conflict in the region. The US piled on further designations and sanctions continuing its ‘maximum pressure’ strategy, while FATF compliance remains a controversial topic in Iran and unresolved.…… Read the…