Mamoon Alabbasi

Mamoon Alabbasi is a writer, analyst, editor and translator focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He is former Deputy Managing Editor and Online Editor of The Arab Weekly. You can follow him on Twitter: @MamoonAlabbasi

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The headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is pictured in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, January 30. (Reuters)
AfDB’s vice president envisions EU-like African integration
February 04, 2020
In harm’s way. An Iraqi anti-government protester shows a tear gas canister during clashes with Iraqi security forces in al-Rasheed Street near al-Ahrar Bridge, November 22.(AFP)
Iraq shuns US threat of sanctions over protesters’ deaths
November 23, 2019
An Iraqi woman demonstrates with a child in Baghdad, October 26. (AFP)
Iraqi, Lebanese street protests continue to defy sectarian order
October 26, 2019
Tense mood. A member of the Iraqi security forces stands guard as Iraqis march from Baghdad to visit the Husayn Mosque in Karbala on the occasion of Arbaeen, October 16.(DPA)
Iraqi protesters vow to resume demonstrations after Arbaeen
October 19, 2019
Lebanese-Egyptian artist Bahia Shehab poses for a photo at the Aga Khan Centre, London, September 26. (Mamoon Alabbasi)
Egyptian-Lebanese artist paints Darwish’s poetry on walls around the world
October 17, 2019
An Iraqi protester waves the national flag during a demonstration against state corruption, failing public services and unemployment, in Baghdad, October 5. (AFP)
Iraq protests wind down but causes for renewed flare-up remain
October 12, 2019
A demonstrator takes part in street protests in Baghdad, October 2. (Reuters)
Mass protests in Iraq rattle Iran and proxies
October 05, 2019
Iraqi protesters take part in a demonstration against state corruption, failing public services, and unemployment, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad's central Khellani Square on October 4. (AFP)
Unrest shakes Iraq as prime minister marks year in office
October 05, 2019
Tunisian poet Fatma Krouma (L) and British poet-translator Victoria Adukwei Bulley recite poetry at Waterstones bookshop, London, September 30. (Mamoon Alabbasi)
From Tunisia with tenderness: Arabic love poetry finds its echo in London
October 03, 2019
‘Good neighbours’ policy. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi (L) walks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during a meeting in Jeddah, September 25. (Saudi Royal Court via Reuters)
Iraq seeks to reassure Saudi Arabia amid Iran-US tensions
September 28, 2019
An Israeli election banner of the Joint List coalition reads in Arabic: "one million Arab votes, our unity is our strength", in Nazareth, September 18. (AFP)
Arab List steals spotlight in deadlocked Israeli vote
September 21, 2019
A Likud party election campaign banner with Russian writing in seen near a road sign in Ashdod, Israel September 9. (Reuters)
Peace takes a backseat as Netanyahu moves to boost electoral chances
September 14, 2019
Easily offended. Members of Iran-backed Shia Popular Mobilisation Forces at a training centre in Karbala carry a placard with an image of Iraqi Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, August 30. (AFP)
Was suspension of Alhurra Iraq TV connected to US-Iran tensions?
September 07, 2019
Shifting tactics. A Lebanese Army soldier walks past forensic investigators inspecting the scene where two drones crashed in the vicinity of a media centre of the Shia Hezbollah movement in southern Beirut, August 25. (AFP)
With wave of strikes, Israel starts new phase in war on Iranian proxies
August 31, 2019
More of the same? Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak (L) attends the launch of the Democratic Union list, which he formed with newly elected Meretz head Nitzan Horowitz (R) and Stav Shaffir (C), Tel Aviv, July 25. (AFP)
Israeli parties submit election lists but no end seen to stalemate
August 03, 2019
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi speaks to journalists in Baghdad, June 11. (AP)
Iraqi prime minister under more pressure to deliver reforms
June 29, 2019
Challenging task. White House senior adviser Jared Kushner speaks during US-sponsored Middle East economic conference in Manama, June 25. (AFP)
No breakthroughs likely after Bahrain conference, despite US optimism
June 29, 2019
Jordanian King Abdullah II (2nd-R) and Crown Prince Hussein (3rd-R) view historical battle dress as they visit the Martyrs’ Memorial museum in Amman, June 10. (Jordanian Royal Palace)
Jordanian king marks 20 years in power with continued balancing acts
June 15, 2019
Undermined. President Donald Trump (Front-L) turns to Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (C) after signing a proclamation at the White House in Washington, last March. White House adviser Jared Kushner is first on the left. (AP)
Self-doubts further imperil ‘Deal of the Century’ despite economic focus
June 08, 2019
Dire conditions. A Palestinian man walks in Baqa’a refugee camp in northern Jordan. (AP)
Jordan seeks support for UNRWA in face of US pressure
June 01, 2019