Human-Rights-Watch

Cyril Ramaphosa scraps Davos plans over energy crisis at home

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled plans to take part in World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos because of the energy crisis affecting the country. Vincent Magwenya, spokesman of the South African president said Ramaphosa will remain home to hold talks with Eskom and political leaders. Earlier reports said he would lead a government […]

Geneva-based NGO denounces Algeria’s reprisals against relatives of political dissidents

A Geneva-based non-governmental organization has denounced before the United Nations the acts of reprisals carried out by Algeria against the relatives of political dissidents settled abroad. In this connection, the Alkarama Foundation submitted to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention the case of the arrest of Abderrahmane Zitout. The “crime” of Abderrahmane Zitout is […]

Morocco launches national program of neonatal screening for deafness

Morocco has launched on Wednesday the national program of neonatal screening for deafness, an essential tool for the early detection of deafness in infants, that can help improve their social and academic development, reduce health care costs and provide parents with peace of mind. The launch ceremony was chaired by Princess Lalla Asmae, President of […]