libya displaced people

First war crimes trial of Liberian rebel leader opens in Paris

A former Liberian rebel went on trial Monday (10 October) in Paris, charged with “complicity in massive and systematic torture and inhumane acts” against civilians in Liberia’s Lofa County in 1993-1994. As one of the leaders of the Ulimo armed group, now the 47-year-old Kunti Kamara is accused of crimes against humanity, torture and acts […]

Turkish drone maker Baykar to build factory in Morocco’s Benslimane

Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar would establish a drone production facility in Benslimane, Morocco, marking a major step in the country’s ambitions to develop its military and aerospace industry, Moroccan outlet Le Desk reported. The announcement follows months of speculation and was formalized through the creation of a Moroccan subsidiary, Atlas Defense, headquartered in Rabat. The […]

Anti-drug trafficking: Morocco takes part in large-scale international operation in Latin America & Europe

Morocco took part in a large-scale international operation of fight against drug trafficking, which was carried out simultaneously in Brazil and three European countries, Brazilian media reported. This operation, backed by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Europol, was carried out as part of the execution of 19 arrest warrants issued by two […]