Othmani at UNGA sept 2018

King highlights significance of Morocco’s transitional justice experience

King Mohammed VI underscored Morocco’s transitional justice experience and the equity and reconciliation commission as a crucial “building block” in the transition to democracy, in the consolidation of the rule of law and of institutions, and in the protection of freedoms. This came in a Royal letter to the participants in an international symposium on […]

Second Group of Tunisians released from detention in Libya, says Rights Observatory Head

The head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, Mustafa Abdelkabir, has confirmed on December 17 the release of a second group of Tunisian nationals detained in Libya, who had been held for over two weeks on charges related to customs violations. These infractions stemmed from transporting goods in quantities exceeding the legally permitted limits. […]

Saudi Arabia submits bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games

Saudi Arabia has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM’s futuristic sport city of Trojena, the kingdom’s state-run press agency SPA reported on Wednesday. The bid includes a letter of interest to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and a summary of the Saudi Vision 2030 which will support […]