Egypt’s new asylum law sparks concerns over refugee rights
Egypt passed its first asylum law this week, raising fears among rights groups of a "security-focused approach" that
Hamas announced Wednesday that it had begun talks with rival faction Fatah in Cairo, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and efforts to achieve national unity. "A meeting has commenced in Cairo between the Hamas and Fatah delegations," the statement read, addressing "aggression on the Gaza Strip and political developments." The two factions, long-time rivals, fought a brief but violent conflict in 2007, resulting in Hamas taking control of Gaza.
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