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Mali’s Tuareg rebels claim takeover of abandoned UN camp near strategic town of Kidal
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Morocco Heightens Anti-terrorism Vigilance
Morocco announced over the weekend it would gradually set up a new anti-terrorism vigilance plan to address the threats endangering the country and to reinforce the protection of Moroccans as well as that of visiting foreigners. The announcement was made by Interior Minister, Mohamed Hassad, on Saturday during a meeting of senior civilian and military […]



