The Middle East Situation

Would-be mediators appear to have given up hope of breaking the deadlock in the Gulf war, and hostilities, mainly directed at civilian targets, have continued unabated. The positions of the two sides are as clear and incompatible as ever. The situation in Sudan meanwhile remains confused but clearly critical, with the capital largely paralyzed by a general strike and demonstrations calling for the resignation of President Numeiri. Jordan has formed a new...