Gulf Crisis: Terror List Expanded, Doha Slams Blockades as Illegal

Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have expanded their list of terrorist groups and individuals having links with Qatar. Nine entities, based in Yemen or Libya, were thus added to the list. They include charity foundations, media and militia groups. Nine individuals, labeled as terrorist by the Arab quartet, are nationals […]

Tunisia: Over 70 lawmakers lobby parliament to withdraw confidence from PM

A group of 73 Tunisian MPs are demanding the legislature to withdraw confidence from Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh accused of conflict of interest, Webdo Tunis reports. The move was confirmed by Hsouna Nasfi, President of the National Reforms parliamentar committee who said that 73 lawmakers have signed a petition to demand the resignation of the […]

Sahara: Portugal, Switzerland reaffirm support for political solution

Portugal and Switzerland have reaffirmed in separate statements support for a political solution to the regional conflict over the Sahara under the aegis of the United Nations.   The head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Ignazio Cassis reiterated on Wednesday the Swiss government’s support for a political, just, lasting and mutually […]