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Increasing levels of political violence and oppression begin to stir wider concerns about Sisi regime
As UN-sponsored talks to end the conflict flounder, war-weary fighters attempt their own ceasefires
US-educated economist faces pressure from all sides as he struggles to write documents
Move aimed at countering accusation of troops lacking ‘will to fight’
Hopes of finding a new life in Europe end under guard of security forces
Fall of Ramadi exposes four principal serious problems in US campaign
Prime minister forced to lean on Shia militia after Isis capture city
Hundreds trapped in districts on the edge of the city, residents say
Car bomb assault on administrative centre said to have caused state troops to flee their positions
Officials say European policies and mistakes are hindering attempts to stop people smugglers
Behaviour of Shia militias bodes ill for attempts to roll back Isis without alienating Iraqi Sunni
Chance of negotiated settlement has ended, leader says
Cement deal worth ‘tens of millions’ finalised as fighting rages
Concern grows that Mohamed Nagi Shehata is too supportive of the regime
Self-declared authority insists Europe recognise it as a precondition for any military response
Doubts about merits of military operation to destroy traffickers’ boats
Weak government allow gangs to move desperate migrants across porous borders
‘King of Clubs’ shot dead, according to army officer
Attempts to reduce reliance on Shia militias results in gains by jihadists
Rival administration officials said to be under pressure to buy French weapons or hire for key posts
Premier of Tripoli administration to consult armed supporters in nation ruled by two governments
Iraqi troops attack after US-led bombing, says Haider al-Abadi
Omar al-Hassi had become liability since praising predecessor groups to Isis
Readapt, retool and reassess to succeed
Coalition warplanes back stalled three-week offensive by Iraqi armed forces
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