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Muzzling critics, Tunisia on footsteps of its Algerian mentor

Quelling peaceful dissent and arresting independent journalists is now a common practice in Tunisia as it backpedals on democracy under the leadership of authoritarian president Kais Saied, following the example of his protectors in military-ruled Algeria. After amassing all powers in a firm grip, President Saied launched an unrelenting campaign against peaceful opposition figures, throwing […]

Iraq: Abu Alaa Afri, ISIS new leader  

After several media outlets reported that the caliph of the Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was injured in a coalition airstrike in western Iraq last month, Iraqi government adviser Dr Hisham al Hashimi confirmed that the caliph has temporarily handed over power to Abu Alaa Afri due to the injuries he sustained from the bombings. […]

G6 Countries Commend Morocco’s Efforts in Curbing Illegal Immigration

Morocco’s steady commitment to combat illegal immigration and terrorism were highlighted at the G6 meeting of the interior ministers of Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and Poland. The participants in this meeting, attended by Morocco as guest country, commended the North African country’s contribution to curbing illegal migration and its important role in […]