US State Department should listen to Moroccan victims of sexual assault too

In a flagrant intervention in Morocco’s domestic affairs and the judiciary, the US State Department issued a statement condemning the verdict against a Moroccan journalist sued on sexual assault charges against a member of the LGBTQ community in Morocco. “The United States is disappointed by reports that a court in Morocco has sentenced journalist Soulaiman […]

International Conference on Lebanon raises $1Bln

One billion dollars has been raised for Lebanon and its army at the International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty held in Paris, French diplomacy announced on Thursday. “In the face of the war’s toll, participants responded to the United Nations’ appeal and announced $1 billion in aid, including $800 million in humanitarian […]

Chad’s high-stake presidential vote marred by ‘threats and violence’, excluded EU-funded observers

As counting began on Monday (6 May) evening in Chad for a presidential election intended to put an end to three-year military rule, the ballot itself was reportedly marred by irregularities, with the opposition condemning violence and threats against their leaders and supporters. The presidential election, which featured 10 candidates, including one woman, evolved into […]