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Libya: Assessing Berber Prospects

One reason the term “Arab Spring” is a misnomer is because of the participation of non-Arabs, including Kurds in Iraq and Syria as well as Berbers in Morocco and Libya… Continue reading

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Morocco’s Berbers and Israel

In recent years, small groups of Moroccan Berber activists, particularly younger people, have challenged… Continue reading

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Is Morocco Immune to Upheaval?

The uprisings that swept across the Middle East and North Africa during 2011 have largely bypassed Morocco… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: Qaddafi Regime-Orchestrated Attacks Against Berbers in Yefren

On December 24, Qaddafi loyalists descended on the predominately Amazigh (Berber) town of Yefren, attacking the homes of Berber leaders… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: A Gaddafi Family Portrait

US embassy cables shed light on Gaddafi family – including son Saif al-Islam, who vowed in TV address to eradicate enemies… Continue reading