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Middle East and North Africa Report 17, October 2011

Contents:

Hamas tries to make the most out of the prisoner exchange with Israel.

Egypt's crackdown on the Coptic demonstration reveals post-Arab spring disillusionment.

In Tunisia, progressive parties vie for place in cabinet, despite disappointing election results.

The Syrian impasse and escalating violence incites Kurdish revolutionary spirit.

An alleged Iranian terror plot revealed by the U.S. Department of Justice raises questions and confusion.

The name of the new Saudi Arabian crown prince is considered synonymous with security in his country. Many fear that his reactionary views bode ill for the budding hope of reform and modernisation.

Other news in brief.

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