[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on the Arabian Peninsula and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Arabian Peninsula Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week's roundup to ap@jadaliyya.com by Monday night of every week.]
Regional and International Relations
Qatar recalls Cairo envoy over Egyptian suggestion Doha supports terrorism The relations between Cairo and Doha deteriorate over Libya strikes.
On Edge, Persian Gulf Monarchies Step Up Defense Spending Robert Wall and Rory Jones examine the Gulf states’ purchases of military equipment.
Persian Gulf Council Retracts Statement Defending Qatar David Kirkpatrick reports on discord between Qatar and the rest of the Gulf states.
Reports and Opinions
Kuwait court hands down two years jail sentence for insulting emir A Kuwaiti appeals court sentences Mussallam al-Barrak, a former member of parliament, to two years on charges of insulting the emir.
Hassan al-Thawadi: 'A clear bias' against Qatar The official in charge of the Qatar World Cup discusses allegations of FIFA bidding corruption and migrant workers’ conditions.
Cinemaless Saudi Arabia's second film festival opens A news report on the second film festival in Saudi Arabia.
Fire rips through Torch skyscraper in Dubai A news report on a fire which swept through the Torch skyscraper.
As Death Toll Surges, Saudi Authorities Warn of Seasonal Increase in MERS The Saudi authorities warn of a possible increase in MERS cases.
Repression in Bahrain
Bahrain launches criminal investigation against main opposition group The Bahraini regime decides to investigate al-Wifaq National Islamic Society.
Crisis in Yemen
Yemen crisis: Rebel actions ‘illegitimate’, says ex-president Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi accuses the Houthis of staging a coup.
Yemen's western-backed president flees house arrest in Sana'a The ousted Yemeni president flees to Aden.
Analysis: Can Houthis withstand the isolation? Gamal Gasim argues that the Houthis will bend to international pressure if widespread popular protests against them intensify.
Yemen rival parties agree on transitional council Rival parties in Yemen agree to form “people’s transitional council” to find a solution to the current political crisis.
Yemen FX reserves stabilize but borrowing balloons in political crisis Andrew Torchia reports on Yemen’s fiscal health.
Battle lines drawn for a civil war in Yemen Mohammed Ghobari and Noah Browning reflect on the political scene in Yemen.
Media
Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste speaks about time in jail and plans for the future – video Peter Greste speaks about his experience in jail in Egypt.
Mohamed Fahmy hits out at al-Jazeera over its protection of journalists Mohamed Fahmy says that Al Jazeera had its own political agenda during the reign of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Human Rights
Yemen: Security Forces, Militia Abuse Protesters Human Rights Watch deplores the mistreatment of peaceful protesters at the hands of Yemeni security forces and militia.
UAE-Sisters of imprisoned UAE94 activist subjected to enforced disappearance as State Security Apparatus continues to violate human rights The Gulf Center for Human Rights reports on the disappearance of Asma Khalifa al-Suwaidi, Maryam Khalifa al-Suwaidi, and Alyaziyah Khalifa al-Suwaidi.
Bahrain: Torture of head of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights, Naji Fateel, and systematic targeting of its members The Gulf Center for Human Rights reports on the ill-treatment of Naji Fateel.
Bahrain: Urgent call for the release of Hassan al-Eskafi and consideration for his health condition The Bahrain Center for Human Rights expresses concern over Hasan Mahdi al-Eskafi’s health.
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