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Libya: UN Imposes Sanctions on Six Human Traffickers

For the first time, the UN Security Council has announced sanctions against six major traffickers operating in Libya. The sanctions, which show the toughening of international community against human traffickers, include a global travel ban and an assets freeze. The UN sanctions target two Eritrean nationals described as top operators in transnational smuggling networks and […]

African leaders give Sudan military council 3 months to hand over power

African leaders meeting in Cairo Tuesday have agreed to give Sudan’s ruling military council three months to hand over power to a civilian transitional government and stressed that this delay should not be prolonged, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. The agreement extends the 15-day deadline set by the African Union last week for […]

UK looks to deepen economic ties with Morocco after Sahara stance

The UK has endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most credible basis to resolve the Sahara issue, as it also looks to deepen economic ties with Morocco, building on 800 years of relations. The United Kingdom has opened a “new era” in its ties with Morocco with the recognition of the autonomy plan for the […]