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Egypt trades sovereignty for solvency
The Arab world’s former leader now takes orders from its bankers. For decades, Egypt was the lodestar of the
The UN Human Rights Council on Friday endorsed an Algerian-led initiative urging adherence to the 1997 anti-landmine treaty, amid growing discord as Finland joined four other European nations in exiting the pact, citing threats from non-signatory Russia. Algeria emphasized that landmines breach fundamental human rights by turning civilian areas into lethal zones. The resolution, co-sponsored by the UK, France, and South Africa, highlights a split, even as the UK reaffirms its commitment to the Diana-championed treaty.
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