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Middle East round-up: Alaa Abd el-Fattah, Egypt and COP27

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022

UNHCR chief: Solidarity against invasion generated huge private donations in Japan

Solidarity among Japanese people against the Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated extraordinarily large donations from the private sector in Japan to the United Nations' refugee agency this year, according to the U.N. refugee chief.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 10, 2022

Brit on hunger strike admitted to hospital with fears he's being force-fed at prison

Omar Robert Hamilton, Alaa Abdel-Fattah's cousin and an editor of his recent Selected Works told the Mirror how worried the family is at this latest news from Egypt

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022

US, Oman Affirm Strategic Partnership on Regional Security

The United States and the Sultanate of Oman affirmed the strategic partnership on regional security and their agreement to support stability in Yemen. In a statement issued after the launch of the first strategic dialogue between Oman and the United States, in the presence of US Secretary of State Anthony…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 260

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 260th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022

EU’s Gilmore Criticizes Houthis, Demands They Stop Violations against Yemenis

The EU’s special representative for human rights stated that Iran’s intransigence is preventing a positive role it could play in achieving peace in Yemen. The envoy also reviewed new EU measures to punish Iran for killing civilians and the 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. Eamon Gilmore voiced concern about what…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022

AP PHOTOS: 'Plastic Man' in Senegal on mission against trash

On a beach in Senegal with so much plastic trash that much of the sand is covered, one man is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of plastics—by wearing many of the bags, cups and other junk that might just as soon be part of trash piles.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

UN experts apply for court role in Anglo American’s Kabwe lead poisoning case

The organisation and Human Rights Watch petition in South Africa to take part in class action as the mining giant denies liability

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022

Fed up young climate activists: 'Adults aren't listening'

An AP questionnaire of more than 130 young climate activists finds that the future they envision — even fear — has them frustrated and anxious

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

UN Admits Coup Responsible for Most Restrictions on Aid Movement in Yemen

Houthis are responsible for about 94 percent of the restrictions recorded on the movement of humanitarian workers and commodities within Yemen, revealed the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). It noted that the third quarter of 2022 witnessed a significant increase in incidents that impacted the safety…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022