Dubai Hosts 87th INTERPOL General Assembly

Dubai will play host next week to the 87th International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) General Assembly 2018. Held for the first time in the UAE, the INTERPOL General Assembly Nov. 18 through Nov.21 will bring together officials of public security departments and global experts to discuss vital safety and security issues, reported the UAE news […]

Algeria: Journalist Ihsane El Kadi’s sentence increased to 7 years on appeal

Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi’s sentence has been increased to 7 years on appeal. Seven years in prison–with the possibility of release only after having served five of them–was the verdict handed down to Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi on Sunday. This marks the most severe sentence ever handed down to an Algerian journalist by […]

Washington extends national emergency for Libya

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday extended the national emergency with respect to Libya by one year, according to the White House. “The situation in Libya continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, and measures are needed to protect against the diversion of […]