CMEA BULLETIN (June 25, 2020)

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1.        OIC states asked to raise Kashmir issue with India
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/676653-oic-states-asked-to-raise-kashmir-issue-with-india
2.        Palestine seeks $100M loan from Arab League
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200618-palestine-seeks-100m-loan-from-arab-league/
3.        Caesar Act: Fresh sanctions on Syria could worsen Lebanon economy
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/caesar-act-fresh-sanctions-syria-worsen-lebanon-economy-200618103648587.html
4.        Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53140914
5.        Iran to set up new base in Indian Ocean
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200623-iran-to-set-up-new-base-in-indian-ocean/
6.        U.N. Security Council to start talks on U.S. bid to extend Iran arms embargo
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-un/u-n-security-council-to-start-talks-on-u-s-bid-to-extend-iran-arms-embargo-idUSKBN23U2D4
7.        Yemen’s dead and injured children haunt Saudi-led war
https://www.dw.com/en/yemens-dead-and-injured-children-haunt-saudi-led-war/a-53854932
8.        Iraq Calls On Foreign Oil Companies To Cut Production
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Iraq-Calls-On-Foreign-Oil-Companies-To-Cut-Production.html
9.        UN warns against Libya escalation after Egypt intervention threat
https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/23/un-warns-against-libya-escalation-after-egypt-intervention-threat
10.    South Africa to Start Continent’s First Coronavirus Vaccine Pilot
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/south-africa-start-continent-coronavirus-vaccine-pilot-200623162759120.html
11.    Western Attitude Towards Africa need a Reset
https://www.ft.com/content/bc03814b-7f4e-4af2-af87-d8b85785c087
12.    Sudan warns against escalation in Nile dam dispute
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/sudan-warns-escalation-nile-dam-dispute-200622071520002.html
13.    Morocco Is a COVID-19 Success Story. But at What Cost? https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/28840/in-morocco-human-rights-deteriorate-amid-a-strict-covid-19-response
14.    West Africa Bloc Urges Mali to Solve Political Standoff https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-20/west-africa-bloc-urges-mali-to-solve-political-standoff
15.    Sahel coalition to aim for lasting peace in West Africa
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/sahel-coalition-to-aim-for-lasting-peace-in-west-africa/1885390