EU closely monitoring human rights situation in Algeria – Josep Borrell

The European Union is closely following developments in Algeria and in particular the human rights situation, underlined the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Josep Borrell.   Responding to a question from an MEP on the deteriorating human rights situation in Algeria, Borrell said that respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights is […]

Morocco’s Royal Navy rescues 352 illegal migrants in just 4 days

Coast guard units of the Royal Navy, patrolling in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, have rescued, from Dec.18 to 21, a total of 352 illegal migrants, mostly from Sub-Sahara, including women and children. According to Moroccan military source, these migrants were in distress in high sea aboard makeshift boats. After rescuing them, the Royal Navy provided […]

UN urges sanctions against spoilers of next month Libyan talks for unity government

The UN acting envoy to Libya, Stephenie Williams has called for sanctions to be slapped on individuals who might spoil inter-Libyan talks next month to foster the formation of a unity government, Libya Observer reports. “Frankly, you need a unified executive if you want to move toward national elections, because you need a national government […]