Algeria Kidnaps, Tortures Sequestered Populations that it is Supposed to Protect, Ambassador Tells C24

Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, said, Monday in New York, that Algeria kidnaps and tortures the sequestered populations of the Tindouf camps, which it is supposed to protect.   “The United Nations Human Rights Committee has just published today a statement on a Sahrawi whom you abducted, kidnapped and tortured. He has […]

Morocco’s Police foil smuggling attempts of over 7 tons of cannabis

Moroccan authorities have foiled a smuggling attempt of 7.6 tons of cannabis in two separate drug busting operations carried out in the regions of Nador and Casablanca. On Wednesday, the security agents raided a home in “Inaala” village near Nador (Northeast Morocco) where they seized 150 bales containing a total of 5.3 tons of cannabis. […]

Egypt approves for six month draft decree exempting travelers from gold tax

The Egyptian government Wednesday approved temporarily a draft decree exempting travelers who bring gold from customs duties and other fees except value-added tax (VAT), reports say. The draft is applicable to semi-manufactured gold, gold prepared for currency-trade, and jewelry parts made or coated with a layer of precious metals. It is however unclear how much […]