UNITED NATIONS

Tunisia-Libya: Border Blockade to End Soon, Governor Matmati

Governor Tahar Matmati of Medenine stated that the week-long border blockade that has affected trade between Libya and Tunisia “will be resolved very soon” as discussions between the two sides progress. The blockade imposed by Libyan authorities at the Ras Jedir crossing point is due to the “smuggling of subsidized goods” such as petrol according […]

European Parliament: MEP calls for withdrawing invitation to Polisario

Member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani has called for rescinding the invitation extended by the far-leftist group to the Polisario militia to a behind-closed doors meeting to be organized by the Committee on international trade on January 29. The committee is expected to discuss the ruling issued last October by the European Court of […]

Morocco Fully Engaged in UN Peace-keeping Operations-UN official

Morocco’s full engagement to the UN peacekeeping efforts on the ground and at the New York headquarters were lauded by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix of France. “Morocco is among the most committed countries in favor of peace keeping,” said Lacroix at a press conference marking the 70th blue helmets day. The UN official […]