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A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric in Europe has produced externalization policies and a narrowing of the legal rights of asylum-seekers. An alternative path forward is possible, argues former nonresident fellow @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social.
timep.org/2025/06/17/t...
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The Growing Riptide of European Policy on Migration in the Middle East
A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric across Europe has produced policies of externalization and a narrowing of legal rights of those seeking asylum. This must change.
timep.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric in Europe has produced externalization policies and a narrowing of the legal rights of asylum-seekers. An alternative path forward is possible, argues former nonresident fellow @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social.
timep.org/2025/06/17/t...
timep.org/2025/06/17/t...
A credible and inclusive transitional justice process in Syria is not only possible, but necessary. In this piece, Lina Ghoutouk lays out the steps that Syrian and international actors can take to move from selective justice toward a genuine process. timep.org/2025/08/28/o...
Only a Whole Truth and a Comprehensive Justice Can Heal a Divided Syria
Syria’s National Transitional Justice Authority is set to only investigate crimes committed by the Assad regime and not other violations committed by other parties. This undermines victims’ rights and...
timep.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A credible and inclusive transitional justice process in Syria is not only possible, but necessary. In this piece, Lina Ghoutouk lays out the steps that Syrian and international actors can take to move from selective justice toward a genuine process. timep.org/2025/08/28/o...
🌟 Join us at Exiles on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:45 pm EST for an evening of food, community, and solidarity! Meet us upstairs and connect with the TIMEP team and MENA professionals from around the DMV.
Get your free or donate-what-you-can ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
🌟 Join us at Exiles on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:45 pm EST for an evening of food, community, and solidarity! Meet us upstairs and connect with the TIMEP team and MENA professionals from around the DMV.
Get your free or donate-what-you-can ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
Get your free or donate-what-you-can ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/mena-socia...
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It was seriously so wonderful to be in Beirut last week to reconnect with partners in Lebanon and attend Bread&Net hosted by the wonderful folks at @smex.org.
Catch what the @timep.bsky.social team was up to in this thread ⤵️
Catch what the @timep.bsky.social team was up to in this thread ⤵️
TIMEP is proud to have been a partner of the 2025 edition of Bread&Net, the MENA region’s most prominent digital rights convening, organized and hosted by @smex.org. Over the years, Bread&Net has become an incredibly important platform to network, exchange, and collaborate.
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It was seriously so wonderful to be in Beirut last week to reconnect with partners in Lebanon and attend Bread&Net hosted by the wonderful folks at @smex.org.
Catch what the @timep.bsky.social team was up to in this thread ⤵️
Catch what the @timep.bsky.social team was up to in this thread ⤵️
TIMEP is proud to have been a partner of the 2025 edition of Bread&Net, the MENA region’s most prominent digital rights convening, organized and hosted by @smex.org. Over the years, Bread&Net has become an incredibly important platform to network, exchange, and collaborate.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
TIMEP is proud to have been a partner of the 2025 edition of Bread&Net, the MENA region’s most prominent digital rights convening, organized and hosted by @smex.org. Over the years, Bread&Net has become an incredibly important platform to network, exchange, and collaborate.
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ستُجرى انتخابات مجلس النواب المصري الأسبوع المقبل. اقرأو مقال الزميل والصديق حليم حنيش @halemhenish.bsky.social حول أهمية هذه الإنتخابات.
لا تكمن أهمية البرلمان المقبل في تعبيره عن إرادة الناس، لكن في تزامنه مع نهاية الولاية الأخيرة للرئيس السيسي، ليصبح دوره محوريًا: إما بتمديد بقاء الرئيس بتعديل الدستور، أو بالتمهيد لانتقال سياسي محسوب.
مقال جديد من حليم حنيش حول الانتخابات البرلمانية.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
مقال جديد من حليم حنيش حول الانتخابات البرلمانية.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
ستُجرى انتخابات مجلس النواب المصري الأسبوع المقبل. اقرأو مقال الزميل والصديق حليم حنيش @halemhenish.bsky.social حول أهمية هذه الإنتخابات.
لا تكمن أهمية البرلمان المقبل في تعبيره عن إرادة الناس، لكن في تزامنه مع نهاية الولاية الأخيرة للرئيس السيسي، ليصبح دوره محوريًا: إما بتمديد بقاء الرئيس بتعديل الدستور، أو بالتمهيد لانتقال سياسي محسوب.
مقال جديد من حليم حنيش حول الانتخابات البرلمانية.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
مقال جديد من حليم حنيش حول الانتخابات البرلمانية.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
لا تكمن أهمية البرلمان المقبل في تعبيره عن إرادة الناس، لكن في تزامنه مع نهاية الولاية الأخيرة للرئيس السيسي، ليصبح دوره محوريًا: إما بتمديد بقاء الرئيس بتعديل الدستور، أو بالتمهيد لانتقال سياسي محسوب.
مقال جديد من حليم حنيش حول الانتخابات البرلمانية.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
مقال جديد من حليم حنيش حول الانتخابات البرلمانية.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
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ورقة تحليلية جديدة من
@timep.bsky.social
: توضح كيف تحوّل استخدام المحاكمات عن بُعد في مصر وتونس من إجراء استثنائي إلى أداة لتقييد الحقوق والتأثير على ضمانات المحاكمة العادلة.
سعدت بالمشاركة في إعدادها مع أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش،
@timep.bsky.social
: توضح كيف تحوّل استخدام المحاكمات عن بُعد في مصر وتونس من إجراء استثنائي إلى أداة لتقييد الحقوق والتأثير على ضمانات المحاكمة العادلة.
سعدت بالمشاركة في إعدادها مع أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش،
يمكن للتقنيات الحديثة أن تعزز كفاءة القضاء، لكنها قد تتحول لأداة لتقييد الحقوق في غياب أطر منضبطة تحكم استخدامها.
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
ورقة تحليلية جديدة من
@timep.bsky.social
: توضح كيف تحوّل استخدام المحاكمات عن بُعد في مصر وتونس من إجراء استثنائي إلى أداة لتقييد الحقوق والتأثير على ضمانات المحاكمة العادلة.
سعدت بالمشاركة في إعدادها مع أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش،
@timep.bsky.social
: توضح كيف تحوّل استخدام المحاكمات عن بُعد في مصر وتونس من إجراء استثنائي إلى أداة لتقييد الحقوق والتأثير على ضمانات المحاكمة العادلة.
سعدت بالمشاركة في إعدادها مع أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش،
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ورقة تحليلية مهمة جدا بقلم أبيّ كرد علي, وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة عن المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر و تونس.
يمكن للتقنيات الحديثة أن تعزز كفاءة القضاء، لكنها قد تتحول لأداة لتقييد الحقوق في غياب أطر منضبطة تحكم استخدامها.
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ورقة تحليلية مهمة جدا بقلم أبيّ كرد علي, وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة عن المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر و تونس.
يمكن للتقنيات الحديثة أن تعزز كفاءة القضاء، لكنها قد تتحول لأداة لتقييد الحقوق في غياب أطر منضبطة تحكم استخدامها.
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
November 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
يمكن للتقنيات الحديثة أن تعزز كفاءة القضاء، لكنها قد تتحول لأداة لتقييد الحقوق في غياب أطر منضبطة تحكم استخدامها.
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
يسعدنا مشاركتكم ورقة جديدة تناول فيها أبيّ كرد علي، وحليم حنيش، و سارة حمزة الواقع القانوني والتطبيقي لنظام المحاكمات عن بعد في مصر وتونس.
timep.org/post-arabic/...
Egyptians will head to the polls to elect a new Parliament next week. The vote will decide whether the country moves toward a constitutional extension for the presidency or prepares for a post-Sisi transition. TIMEP's Halem Henish analyzes what's at stake. timep.org/2025/10/21/e...
Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections Will Pave the Way for What Comes Next
Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections will take place under tight security control and limited political freedom. This vote will determine whether Egypt moves toward a constitutional extension for ...
timep.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Egyptians will head to the polls to elect a new Parliament next week. The vote will decide whether the country moves toward a constitutional extension for the presidency or prepares for a post-Sisi transition. TIMEP's Halem Henish analyzes what's at stake. timep.org/2025/10/21/e...
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In December, my colleague Obai and I wrote for @timep.bsky.social on why these broad country-wide determinations by European nations on Syria are counter-productive and almost certainly a violation of international law.
Almost a year later, the same rings true. timep.org/2024/12/18/l...
Almost a year later, the same rings true. timep.org/2024/12/18/l...
Left in Limbo: Uncertainty For Europe’s Syrian Refugees Post-Assad
Several European countries decided to pause the review and processing of all Syrian asylum applications, leaving many asylum seekers in limbo, fearing for their future.
timep.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In December, my colleague Obai and I wrote for @timep.bsky.social on why these broad country-wide determinations by European nations on Syria are counter-productive and almost certainly a violation of international law.
Almost a year later, the same rings true. timep.org/2024/12/18/l...
Almost a year later, the same rings true. timep.org/2024/12/18/l...
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"The civil war in Syria is over. There are now no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany." - Merz
Not only does this ignore the devastation of the war as a core reason Syrians cannot go back en masse, but it also ignores the nature of asylum as an individual determination.
Not only does this ignore the devastation of the war as a core reason Syrians cannot go back en masse, but it also ignores the nature of asylum as an individual determination.
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"The civil war in Syria is over. There are now no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany." - Merz
Not only does this ignore the devastation of the war as a core reason Syrians cannot go back en masse, but it also ignores the nature of asylum as an individual determination.
Not only does this ignore the devastation of the war as a core reason Syrians cannot go back en masse, but it also ignores the nature of asylum as an individual determination.
🚨 Last chance to apply! Applications for TIMEP’s Spring 2026 Internships close today, November 3, at 11:59 pm EST! This spring, the Institute will host two internship programs:
⭐ Advocacy
⭐ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more here: timep.org/internships/
⭐ Advocacy
⭐ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more here: timep.org/internships/
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🚨 Last chance to apply! Applications for TIMEP’s Spring 2026 Internships close today, November 3, at 11:59 pm EST! This spring, the Institute will host two internship programs:
⭐ Advocacy
⭐ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more here: timep.org/internships/
⭐ Advocacy
⭐ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more here: timep.org/internships/
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Lebanon is home to an estimated 250,000 migrant domestic workers, whose rights are systematically denied under the kafala system. In this @timep.bsky.social piece, Jasmin explains why we need to stop talking about protecting individuals under this system and start talking about serious reform.
NEW: For decades, the discourse on migrant domestic workers’ rights in Lebanon has focused on protection. But protection alone is incapable of bringing justice to those facing abuse, argues TIMEP's Jasmin Lilian Diab.
timep.org/2025/11/03/u...
timep.org/2025/11/03/u...
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lebanon is home to an estimated 250,000 migrant domestic workers, whose rights are systematically denied under the kafala system. In this @timep.bsky.social piece, Jasmin explains why we need to stop talking about protecting individuals under this system and start talking about serious reform.
NEW: For decades, the discourse on migrant domestic workers’ rights in Lebanon has focused on protection. But protection alone is incapable of bringing justice to those facing abuse, argues TIMEP's Jasmin Lilian Diab.
timep.org/2025/11/03/u...
timep.org/2025/11/03/u...
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW: For decades, the discourse on migrant domestic workers’ rights in Lebanon has focused on protection. But protection alone is incapable of bringing justice to those facing abuse, argues TIMEP's Jasmin Lilian Diab.
timep.org/2025/11/03/u...
timep.org/2025/11/03/u...
TIMEP’s Jasmin Lilian Diab explores how the EU's migration strategy in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, and Lebanon has reproduced some of the same conditions that led many migrants to leave their countries in the first place.
timep.org/2025/06/12/t...
timep.org/2025/06/12/t...
The Externalization Illusion: How the EU Manufactures the Migrants It Seeks to Deter
The European Union's migration strategy in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt, and Lebanon has reproduced some of the same conditions that led many migrants to leave their countries in the first place.
timep.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
TIMEP’s Jasmin Lilian Diab explores how the EU's migration strategy in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, and Lebanon has reproduced some of the same conditions that led many migrants to leave their countries in the first place.
timep.org/2025/06/12/t...
timep.org/2025/06/12/t...
Cairo's historical cemeteries are getting demolished due to creeping urban development plans. Former nonresident fellow @ezz-eldin.bsky.social explores the regime's systematic operations to remove the cemeteries inside Cairo in favor of urban development operations. timep.org/2023/08/29/c...
Cairo's Historic Cemeteries: Erasing Egypt’s History for Sisi’s New Republic
Cairo is home to countless historical cemeteries that boast the city’s rich heritage, culture and architecture. However, these sites are currently getting demolished due to creeping urban development ...
timep.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Cairo's historical cemeteries are getting demolished due to creeping urban development plans. Former nonresident fellow @ezz-eldin.bsky.social explores the regime's systematic operations to remove the cemeteries inside Cairo in favor of urban development operations. timep.org/2023/08/29/c...
🚨 Make sure to catch us if you’re attending Bread&Net! Tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, TIMEP’s Douglas Christensen, along with @monashtaya.bsky.social, will lead a practical workshop on how to inform and influence government policy.
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🚨 Make sure to catch us if you’re attending Bread&Net! Tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, TIMEP’s Douglas Christensen, along with @monashtaya.bsky.social, will lead a practical workshop on how to inform and influence government policy.
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
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Happening now at @smex.org's Bread&Net: panel on the contest over information and narrative amid conflict and violence, featuring moderator @michatobia.bsky.social, and current and former @timep.bsky.social fellows @justinsalhani.bsky.social, @monashtaya.bsky.social, and @kassemmnejja.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Happening now at @smex.org's Bread&Net: panel on the contest over information and narrative amid conflict and violence, featuring moderator @michatobia.bsky.social, and current and former @timep.bsky.social fellows @justinsalhani.bsky.social, @monashtaya.bsky.social, and @kassemmnejja.bsky.social.
Catch TIMEP’s team at Bread&Net! Join us on Wednesday, Oct 29, for a panel on the fight over narrative in armed conflict, with @monashtaya.bsky.social, @justinsalhani.bsky.social & @kassemmnejja.bsky.social, moderated by @michatobia.bsky.social. Register now: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Catch TIMEP’s team at Bread&Net! Join us on Wednesday, Oct 29, for a panel on the fight over narrative in armed conflict, with @monashtaya.bsky.social, @justinsalhani.bsky.social & @kassemmnejja.bsky.social, moderated by @michatobia.bsky.social. Register now: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
🚨If you're attending Bread&Net, don't miss TIMEP Executive Director @maitelsadany.bsky.social, who will be speaking this Wednesday, October 29, at the conference’s opening session.
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨If you're attending Bread&Net, don't miss TIMEP Executive Director @maitelsadany.bsky.social, who will be speaking this Wednesday, October 29, at the conference’s opening session.
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
Register here: breadandnet.community.tc/catalog/brea...
🚨ICYMI: Last week, @hamidmkk.bsky.social, Kholood Khair, and Mahitab Mahgoub joined TIMEP's Douglas Christensen to discuss how the establishment of parallel “governments” in Sudan affects people on the ground.
Catch the discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/Poz1IcP...
Catch the discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/Poz1IcP...
Sudan’s Power Chessboard: Rival Governments and the Battle for Legitimacy
YouTube video by The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP)
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October 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚨ICYMI: Last week, @hamidmkk.bsky.social, Kholood Khair, and Mahitab Mahgoub joined TIMEP's Douglas Christensen to discuss how the establishment of parallel “governments” in Sudan affects people on the ground.
Catch the discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/Poz1IcP...
Catch the discussion here: www.youtube.com/live/Poz1IcP...
🚨 It's the last week to apply! Applications for TIMEP’s Spring 2026 Internships are open until November 3! This spring, we will host two internship programs:
⭐️ Advocacy
⭐️ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more about each position here: timep.org/internships/
⭐️ Advocacy
⭐️ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more about each position here: timep.org/internships/
October 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🚨 It's the last week to apply! Applications for TIMEP’s Spring 2026 Internships are open until November 3! This spring, we will host two internship programs:
⭐️ Advocacy
⭐️ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more about each position here: timep.org/internships/
⭐️ Advocacy
⭐️ Legal
Remote applicants are welcome. Learn more about each position here: timep.org/internships/
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I'm speaking on Wednesday at bread&net, representing TIMEP, with a focus on how mis/disinfo is manipulated by actors in conflict.
Join our panel on Wednesday, Oct 29, examining the fight over narrative in armed conflict. @monashtaya.bsky.social, @justinsalhani.bsky.social & @kassemmnejja.bsky.social, moderated by @michatobia.bsky.social, will delve into key trends from content moderation to disinformation & internet shutdowns.
October 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I'm speaking on Wednesday at bread&net, representing TIMEP, with a focus on how mis/disinfo is manipulated by actors in conflict.