Opinion
Why the Maghreb matters to the world’s oceans
North-West African states have a growing role to play in ocean governance—and global frameworks should reflect it. As diplomats
Human rights
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Libya
Libyans celebrate Eid amid fear of renewed violence
As Eid al-Adha begins, many in Tripoli remain uneasy after deadly clashes last month between rival militias, AFP reports. While
Sahel
Alliance of Sahel States to set up new regional criminal court
In a recent interministerial meeting of justice ministers, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), announced the establishment of a new
Libya
U.N. calls for probe into mass graves in Libya detention centers
The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday demanded an independent investigation after mass graves were found at Tripoli detention
Algeria
Germany seeks to expand “Safe Country of Origin” list to include Maghreb countries
Germany’s federal government is moving to broaden its list of “Safe Countries of Origin” to include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco,
Tunisia
Tunisia criticized over transfer of jailed opposition figures
Tunisian authorities have come under fire for transferring several jailed opposition leaders to remote prisons without notice, a move denounced
Egypt
UN panel finds Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah is being illegally detained
An independent United Nations investigation has concluded that British-Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Alaa Abd el-Fattah is being arbitrarily
Mauritania
Senegal, Mali condemn Mauritania’s deportation of nationals
Senegal and Mali have protested Mauritania’s mass deportations of their citizens, citing harsh treatment. Videos show families, including children,
Egypt
UN Rights Office Alarmed by Egypt’s New Criminal Procedure Draft Law
The U.N. human rights office (OHCHR) on Monday raised concerns over Egypt’s draft Code of Criminal Procedure, warning
Morocco
Moroccan court reduces jail term for ex-minister Mohamed Ziane
A Moroccan court has reduced the prison sentence of 82-year-old opposition figure and former human rights minister Mohamed Ziane from
Libya
UN asks for investigation into 'disturbing' video of abducted Libyan MP
Libya’s UN mission on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into images of an abducted member of the country&
Mali
UN experts urge investigation into alleged mass killings in Mali
UN human rights experts have called for an independent investigation into the reported mass execution and disappearance of civilians in
Tunisia
Tunisians Rally Against Saied, Demand Release of Jailed Lawyer
Over 2,000 Tunisians protested in central Tunis on Friday, denouncing President Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule and calling for