Maghreb: Security

Jan 22

A preliminary report into a deadly plane crash in Ankara, Turkey, says the aircraft was intact before it went down. The plane was carrying a top Libyan general, and the report adds to the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.

Jan 27

Egypt has been holding meetings with neighboring countries to discuss regional stability. The country's foreign ministry announced an agreement with Morocco to intensify communications for this purpose. Separately, Egypt's defense minister met with the deputy commander of the Libyan National Army in Egypt.