Charlotte Bruneau

Charlotte Bruneau is an independent multimedia journalist from Luxembourg. She focuses on Middle Eastern issues and European politics.

Syria | Oct 30, 2019

Russia to mediate deal between Syrian Kurds and Damascus

With the Syrian Democratic Forces having handed over control of the Syrian-Turkish border to Damascus, the Kurds say Russia has promised to mediate a new round of negotiations between them and Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during their meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia May 17, 2018. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. - UP1EE5H1HAAE8

Iraq | Apr 1, 2019

IS children, the lost generation

The misallocation of resources, social stigma and de facto administrative discrimination uphold obstacles to the reintegration of children in Iraq born under or recruited by the Islamic State.

Woman and children of Islamic state militants walk as they surrendered in the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria, March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Issam Abdallah - RC12226DF3C0

Morocco | Mar 21, 2017

EU deeply divided over Western Sahara policy

A European Court of Justice decision excluding Western Saharan exports from receiving preferential tariffs granted to Morocco has highlighted the need for the European Union to address the issue of who represents the people of Western Sahara.

A woman holds a placard with both the Morocco and EU flags during a rally by Moroccans and supporters of Morocco at the EU-Morocco summit in Granada March 7, 2010. REUTERS/Pepe Marin (SPAIN - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR2BCFI

Morocco | Dec 26, 2016

EU court decision may escalate tension with Morocco

Europe's highest court ruled Dec. 21 that trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco do not apply to Western Sahara.

Morocco | Nov 15, 2016

Morocco takes lead in climate change fight, but at what cost?

Morocco is pushing forward with an ambitious renewable energy sector, but its policies may be doing more harm than good.

A thermosolar power plant is pictured at Noor III near the city of Ouarzazate, Morocco, November 4, 2016. Picture taken November 4, 2016. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal - RTX2S18M

Morocco | Jul 21, 2016

Sahrawis, EU in standoff over Moroccan trade agreement

The Polisario Front criticizes the EU’s farm trade agreement with Morocco because it also applies to the disputed territory of the Western Sahara; by bringing this agreement before the EU’s highest court, the Polisario Front puts its claim for independence back on the agenda.