Historically informed piece on the silly notion that Ceuta is occupied Moroccan land or an unjustly Spanish-ruled colonial possession, and how these claims spread among pro-Israel groups as a reaction to Spain’s pro-Palestine advocacy. @ajaltamimi.bsky.social www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/occupied-c...

'Occupied' Ceuta?

Spain's exclave in North Africa and 'pro-Israel' discourse

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On the obvious scandal of fraud & serial plagiarism by Professor Jason Arday at Cambridge University and the university's attempt to protect its 'star', all feeding into populist stereotypes about academia favouring 'diversity' over merit www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-plagiari...

A Plagiarism and Fraud Scandal at Cambridge University

The Case of Jason Arday

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On the obvious scandal of fraud & serial plagiarism by Professor Jason Arday at Cambridge University and the university's attempt to protect its 'star', all feeding into populist stereotypes about academia favouring 'diversity' over merit www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-plagiari...

A Plagiarism and Fraud Scandal at Cambridge University

The Case of Jason Arday

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Syrian pro-Hezbollah fighters reported dead in the Israeli-occupied Golan region were actually killed in Lebanon, sources tell @ajaltamimi.bsky.social. www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/syrian-shi...

Syrian Shia Killed Fighting Israel on the Golan Border?

An investigation

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Aymenn al-Tamimi on the bulldozing of Mazraa, a Shia town or suburb west of Homs. May be in line with zoning laws and land use policies, but it’s hard to overlook the political and sectarian implications. @ajaltamimi.bsky.social www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-destru...

The Destruction of the Shia Village of Mazra'a in Homs

Report

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Aymenn al-Tamimi on the restrictions on freedom of expression announced by Syria’s Information Ministry, the link back to Assad-era laws, the need to combat sectarian hate speech, and the problem of inconsistent, politicized application. @ajaltamimi.bsky.social www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/controvers...

Controversy over Restrictions Issued by Syria's Ministry of Information

Translation and analysis of relevant materials

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“The Israeli officer corps are aware they can’t demand more and more sacrifices from the public all the time, but the public is also more willing to accept a significant level of hardship.” From an interview by @ajaltamimi.bsky.social w/ analyst in Israel during U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

The Iran-Israel War: A Perspective from Israel

In-Depth Interview

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My latest ground report from Afrin: on the archaeological site of 'Ayn Dara south of Afrin town, largely destroyed as a result of the Turkish and SNA offensive against the Kurdish-led YPG in 2018 & its aftermath. There is a note of hope at the end though www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-destro...

The Destroyed Archaeological Site of Ayn Dara in Afrin

Exclusive Report from the Ground

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@ajaltamimi.bsky.social criticizes exaggerated claims about Hekmat al-Hijri’s role in Sweida. @syriatransition.bsky.social www.syriaintransition.com/en/home/arch...

Syria in Transition – The Druze Supervillain

Nearly a year since the central government's attempt to impose control by force over the predominantly Druze province of Suwayda, and the massacres and extensive violations committed against the Druze...

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My latest in translations & studies of medieval Latin texts: Chronicon Iriense,a short history of Santiago de Compostela (Saint James pilgrimage site in Spain).Likely written or redacted in 12th century to assert status in Spain vs Toledo & affinity w/Rome www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-chroni...

The Chronicon Iriense: A Brief History of Santiago de Compostela

Translation and Overview

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New post: translation and overview of the Eid al-Adha message issued by Omar Omsen, head of a French foreign fighter ('muhajirin') contingent in northern Syria that is critical of the Syrian government and not fully under state authority www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/french-fig...

French Fighters in Syria: An Eid al-Adha Message from Omar Omsen

Translation and Overview

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A group of notables in Ein Terma puffs itself up by promising a crackdown on blasphemy, in an interesting if minor example of local-level Islamist populism in Sharaa’s Syria. There’s a constituency for this stuff—worth watching. @ajaltamimi.bsky.social www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-damascus...

A Damascus Suburb Local Council's Regulations Against Blasphemy

As noted previously, attempts in Syria to enforce Islamist norms and regulations are primarily occurring at the local rather than national level, whereby a local council or a provincial administration...

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My latest post: a visit to the Afrin Kurdish village of Kimar,which presents a positive story in contrast to ruined villages of Basilê & Cilbirê that have military presence. Plus photos of magnificent ancient Christian ruins in the village- a true treasure www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-kurdis...

The Kurdish Village of Kimar in Afrin and its Ancient Christian Ruins

Exclusive ground report with photos

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My latest post: a visit to the Afrin Kurdish village of Kimar,which presents a positive story in contrast to ruined villages of Basilê & Cilbirê that have military presence. Plus photos of magnificent ancient Christian ruins in the village- a true treasure www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-kurdis...

The Kurdish Village of Kimar in Afrin and its Ancient Christian Ruins

Exclusive ground report with photos

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New post: compilation of various eighth century Latin sources w/translations on Muslim military conquest of Spain & subsequent incursions into France launched from Spain. Should be a handy guide to debunking revisionism that denies the conquest happened www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/eighth-cen...

Eighth Century Latin Sources on the Muslim Conquest of Spain

A reference post for debunking revisionist 'negationism'

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New post: compilation of various eighth century Latin sources w/translations on Muslim military conquest of Spain & subsequent incursions into France launched from Spain. Should be a handy guide to debunking revisionism that denies the conquest happened www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/eighth-cen...

Eighth Century Latin Sources on the Muslim Conquest of Spain

A reference post for debunking revisionist 'negationism'

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My latest interview: w/a representative for recent protests held by people from Jabal Aqil in al-Bab (north Aleppo countryside) against presence of a Turkish military base built in 2017 over their land. Topics include Turkish army & Syrian state responses www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/protests-a...

Protests Against a Turkish Military Base in North Aleppo: Interview with a Representative

Previously I have documented the case of a Kurdish village in the Afrin region- Cilbirê- in which the inhabitants have so far been barred from returning to settle because a Turkish military base has b...

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My latest interview: w/a representative for recent protests held by people from Jabal Aqil in al-Bab (north Aleppo countryside) against presence of a Turkish military base built in 2017 over their land. Topics include Turkish army & Syrian state responses www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/protests-a...

Protests Against a Turkish Military Base in North Aleppo: Interview with a Representative

Previously I have documented the case of a Kurdish village in the Afrin region- Cilbirê- in which the inhabitants have so far been barred from returning to settle because a Turkish military base has b...

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A brief report I did about my recent visit to a universities exhibition in Aleppo city- a positive sign of the reduction in Syria's international isolation since the fall of the Assad regime and its replacement with a new government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-universi...

A Universities Exhibition in Aleppo City

One clear, positive outcome of the fall of the Assad regime and the emergence of the new government has been the reduction in Syria’s international isolation and the opening up of the country to the o...

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Check out my latest interview: w/Ghassan Duhine, who leads largest Israel-backed armed group in Gaza opposed to Hamas (The Popular Forces). We discuss his group & own outlook & career. What's his connection to Salafi jihadism & Syria? Is he 'ISIS-linked'? www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/anti-hamas...

Anti-Hamas Armed Groups in Gaza: Interview with the Leader of the 'Popular Forces'

For prior interviews in this series, see:

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Check out my latest interview: w/Ghassan Duhine, who leads largest Israel-backed armed group in Gaza opposed to Hamas (The Popular Forces). We discuss his group & own outlook & career. What's his connection to Salafi jihadism & Syria? Is he 'ISIS-linked'? www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/anti-hamas...

Anti-Hamas Armed Groups in Gaza: Interview with the Leader of the 'Popular Forces'

For prior interviews in this series, see:

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A brief report I did about my recent visit to a universities exhibition in Aleppo city- a positive sign of the reduction in Syria's international isolation since the fall of the Assad regime and its replacement with a new government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-universi...

A Universities Exhibition in Aleppo City

One clear, positive outcome of the fall of the Assad regime and the emergence of the new government has been the reduction in Syria’s international isolation and the opening up of the country to the o...

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Full translation and overview of the Syrian Interior Ministry's new regulations on organising peaceful demonstrations www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/syrian-int...

Syrian Interior Ministry Regulations on Organising Peaceful Demonstrations

Translation and Overview

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translation & overview of Islamic State latest editorial attacking al-Qaeda (AQ) for ideological inconsistency & compromise amid large-scale offensive launched by AQ affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin against Malian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/islamic-st...

Islamic State Editorial on al-Qaeda's Offensive in Mali

Translation and Overview

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translation & overview of Islamic State latest editorial attacking al-Qaeda (AQ) for ideological inconsistency & compromise amid large-scale offensive launched by AQ affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin against Malian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/islamic-st...

Islamic State Editorial on al-Qaeda's Offensive in Mali

Translation and Overview

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My latest post: on the ruined and deserted Kurdish village of Cilbirê in the Afrin region. Until now, its inhabitants have not returned: why is that and what is the connection with Turkey in this case? Find out more with my on-the-ground observations www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-ruined...

The Ruined Kurdish Village of Cilbirê in the Afrin Region

Observations on the ground, including photos

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An interview I did w/a local from Druze village of Hadr in Qunaytra (opposite Majdal Shams)on recent reports of Israeli settler activists entering the area.He clarifies what happened & reveals complexities of Hadr's relations w/Israeli occupation presence www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-druze-...

The Druze Village of Hadr in Qunaytra Province and the Israeli Presence: Interview with a Local

Yesterday, a video emerged of some Israeli settler activists who seek to colonise ‘Bashan’ (i.e.

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An interview w/writer & analyst Bassam Ghanum (linked to Lebanon's 'Islamic Group', Lebanese branch of the Ikhwan, though he's speaking in his own capacity here). We discuss the recent war between Hezbollah & Israel, negotiations w/Israel & normalisation www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/lebanon-he...

Lebanon, Hezbollah and Negotiations with Israel: Interview with Bassam Ghanum

A Lebanese Sunni Perspective

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My latest interview: w/a board member of the 'Pioneers of Bashan' Movement, the campaign seeking to establish Jewish settlements in south Syria. Topics include its definition of 'Bashan', influence in Israel & the IDF, & its view of the Syrian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-campai...

The Campaign for Jewish Settlements in Southern Syria: Interview with the 'Pioneers of Bashan Movement'

As noted before in this newsletter, a video recently emerged of some Israeli activists who crossed the border of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and holed themselves up in a property lying betwee...

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My latest interview: w/a board member of the 'Pioneers of Bashan' Movement, the campaign seeking to establish Jewish settlements in south Syria. Topics include its definition of 'Bashan', influence in Israel & the IDF, & its view of the Syrian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-campai...

The Campaign for Jewish Settlements in Southern Syria: Interview with the 'Pioneers of Bashan Movement'

As noted before in this newsletter, a video recently emerged of some Israeli activists who crossed the border of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and holed themselves up in a property lying betwee...

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