Mohammed Baraka

Policy analyst @OECDglobal - Middle East and Africa division | views are my own | likes ≠ endorsements

[Mohammed Baraka @MohammedBaraka]

@aalmawlawi Sweden is referenced twice (no. 9 and 42) with different totals

[1001 Iraqi Thoughts @IraqiThoughts]

Iraqi Voices Episode 32 | Trump's Intervention in Iraq's Government Formation

Apple: https://t.co/wf9GAI4ulX

Spotify: https://t.co/hd6JCuxnaU

[Ali Al-Mawlawi @aalmawlawi]

Nearly 23 years after the fall of the Baath regime, mass graves are still being discovered in Iraq, the latest one in Karbala.

A reminder that Saddam’s atrocities are not just a matter of historical record. The families of those who were murdered continue to live with the consequences.

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

"I was shocked to see one of the nurses who I worked with carrying my daughter... she was dead."

This broke me.

Dr Khaled Hamouda, Gaza surgeon, in testimony to 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack,' the film they didn't want you to see.

Full film from Zeteo: https://t.co/nuifjOzkEz

[Trita Parsi @tparsi]

A museum on the Gaza genocide will be built one day. A special section will be devoted to the complicity of Europe. One room will be titled "Israel has a right to defend itself." This picture of a Palestinian father clutching his month-old baby will hang there next to pictures of Von der Leyen, Starmer, Kallas, Merz, and others...

[Drop Site @DropSiteNews]

⭕️ BREAKING: Ayoub Saber Abu Al-Hussain, 29, from Khan Yunis, has died from severe malnutrition caused by Israel’s blockade, the closure of crossings, and the continued obstruction of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

A Palestinian child was filmed trying to escape a fire caused by an Israeli strike on a school housing forcibly displaced people in Gaza. More than 36 people were killed, mostly children burned to death.

[OECDglobal @OECDglobal]

The EU-@OECD Public-Private Dialogue workshop wrapped up today with actionable steps to strengthen public-private collaboration in Yemen.

Key takeaways included enhancing trust, regulatory reforms, and support for MSMEs & women entrepreneurs. #PromotingEconomicResilienceinYemen

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

How does Lebanon's sectarian system shape political mobilization? My new @clingendaelorg report unpacks why protests and opposition movements struggle to bring systemic change & what can be done. A thread 🧵
https://t.co/caSFbSz0zo

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

Iraq’s first census in 35+ years leaves out a critical question: sect and ethnicity. While aimed at reducing tensions, this omission raises key questions about representation, resource allocation, and the country’s fractured politics. What does it mean? 🧵

https://t.co/fzEtu5Dok0

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

أول تعداد سكاني في العراق منذ أكثر من 35 عامًا يستثني سؤالاً بالغ الأهمية: الطائفة والعرق. وبينما يهدف هذا الاستبعاد إلى تقليل التوترات، فإنه يثير تساؤلات جوهرية حول التمثيل وتوزيع الموارد والسياسة المجزأة في البلاد. ماذا يعني ذلك؟

للمزيد: https://t.co/R9Yu1eOCB1

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

Israel’s strategy in the final hours before an anticipated ceasefire exposes its moral and political bankruptcy—resorting to mass destruction and high casualties to mask its failure to achieve any military or strategic victories in Lebanon.

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

Tyre is more than stone and history; it’s the rhythm of life I grew up with, where the sea kissed the shore, and every summer echoed with laughter and shared stories. From ancient ruins to bustling markets, Tyre is a city that breathes through its people. You can’t destroy what Tyre truly is—it’s a sense of belonging, the joy of growing up with loved ones, and the quiet humanity reflected in every face. The heart of Tyre is eternal, and no force can erase that.

[EUinYemen @EUinYemen]

#EUinYemen and @OECDGlobal are proud to hold the first series of public – private dialogues with Yemeni economic institutions and the private sector as part of #Promoting EconomicResilienceinYemen. (1/2)

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

My latest for @IEMed_ looks at the far-reaching impact of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in a fragile domestic context.

https://t.co/rCWDubsHzr

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

As I get ready to take a break after 7 wonderful years at the @Clingendaelorg, the team is looking for a research fellow with a focus on #Iraq and/or #KSA. An opportunity to work with an excellent team of colleagues. https://t.co/jaYSY2OeQd

[Nancy Ezzeddine نانسي عزالدين @NancyEzzeddine]

While Sudani’s visit comes amidst heightened regional tensions, the focus should still be pressing domestic issues. The US has an opportunity to mediate between Baghdad and Erbil in a win-win-win situation. Read my latest piece with @TamerBadawi1 https://t.co/ZGkep6iKFF

[Tamer Badawi تامر بدوي @Tamerbadawi1]

Ahead of @mohamedshia's first meeting with Joe Biden, @NancyEzzeddine and I explain in this analysis for @amwajmedia what is likely to be on their agenda. We identify four key topics and highlight Baghdad and Erbil's positions on them 🧵
https://t.co/9WlP6qEtuz

[Jean-Nicolas Beuze @jnbeuze]

Major breakthrough thanks to @UNHCRIraq’s relentless advocacy

@IraqiGovt Min of Education now agrees that refugee children be enrolled in public schools in Federal Iraq even if their parents do not have national residency documents as refugees

🤲

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