Omar Mashjari
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Omar Nasser Mashjari is British-Arab Blogger and law student, whose interest lies in US-European & Middle Eastern politics.He is studying for his law degree at the University of Liverpool in his hometown but often travels to the Middle East and across to the UK as an advocate of human rights & community dialogue.

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Are The Friends of Yemen Hungry For Change?

(1) Comments | Posted 26 September 2012 | (15:53)

For 33 years the majority of Yemenis accepted that change in their country was an unlikely occurrence. Now post-'revolution', Yemenis not only desire change but much more than that; they are actively seeking change. In particular a change in their own circumstances and living conditions, deprived of the most freedoms...

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Is Somalia Destined for Foreign Intervention?

(0) Comments | Posted 27 August 2012 | (02:45)

Somalia, known as the world's most famous failed state is currently in the midst of pivotal change; with impending elections and increased interest by the West, Somalia's is not only on the agenda of world leaders, but its future also seems more brighter than it has in a long time....

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Yemen's Food Crisis: 10 Million Starving

(0) Comments | Posted 22 August 2012 | (04:27)

With the world's media attention focused on Yemen's fight against Al-Qaeda, you would probably be forgiven for not knowing that Yemenis are facing the worst hunger crisis since records began. The term 'food insecurity' is increasingly being associated with the once self-sufficient but improvised Yemen. In fact over 44% of...

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Is Yemen Really 'More of a Threat Than Afghanistan' ?

(0) Comments | Posted 13 November 2011 | (16:50)

Until recently, Arabia's poorest country; Yemen has often been overlooked by the west & out shadowed by its mighty Gulf neighbours. Seemingly, times have changed and now Yemen is once again at the forefront of western & regional priorities, the likes of Saudi Arabia have finally realised that to ensure...

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The future of the Yemeni Revolution after the Sanaa Massacre?

(0) Comments | Posted 22 September 2011 | (04:59)

Days of violence in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa have culminated with the death of nearly one hundred people and a fragile ceasefire that has left the country both shaken and in a state of mourning. Much of images leaked from the 'Sanaa Massacre', have been too graphic to broadcast...

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Have the UK riots Broken Britain?

(0) Comments | Posted 4 September 2011 | (19:33)

The riots that not only set ablaze our tv screens but also the landmarks of London have come to an end. But after everything; all the violence, all the looting and the quick disregard of society's morals, we are left both tainted as Brits and not quite sure how/why it...

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