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Mauritanian Authorities Crackdown on Anti-slavery Activists

Despite international outcry against slavery across the globe, Mauritanian authorities continue their crackdown on anti-slavery activists with the arrest recently of abolitionist Biram Ould Abeid who was interrogated by authorities following three days of demonstrations led by the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement (IRA). Analysts consider his arrest as a move by the government to […]

UN High Commissioner for Refugees commends Morocco’s respect of refugees & migrants rights

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Philippo Grandi, hailed on Tuesday cooperation ties with Morocco, commending the Kingdom’s commitment and full respect of the rights of refugees and migrants.   “I thank Morocco and I am pleased with the quality of cooperation with the Moroccan authorities, which continue to manage a large population of refugees and […]

UN Sahara envoy faces crossroads as global support coalesces around Morocco’s autonomy plan

As the UN Security Council prepares to review the mandate of its Western Sahara mission (MINURSO), pressure is mounting on UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura to realign his efforts with the growing international consensus favoring Morocco’s autonomy plan. The recent meeting between de Mistura and US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos in New York marked a […]