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Kabylia leaders reiterate call for self-determination as Algeria takes UN Security Council presidency

Head of the Kabylia independence movement (MAK) Ferhat Mhenni wrote to the representative of Algeria at the UN in New York, whose country is assuming the rotating presidency of the security council, asking for the Kabyle people’s right to self-determination and independence to be listed on the agenda. In a letter to Algeria’s Ammar Benjamaa, […]

Egypt: MP Kicked out of Parliament over Meeting with Israeli Envoy

The Egyptian Parliament Wednesday decided to revoke the membership of independent lawmaker Tawfiq Okasha following his meeting with Israeli envoy to Cairo late last month. 465 out of 596 [more than two-thirds of the House of Representatives] voted in favor of the motion. Parliament Speaker Ali Abdelaal commenting on the vote pointed out that the […]

Morocco helps INTERPOL crack down on human trafficking, migrant smuggling

At least 195 people were arrested in an INTERPOL-led crackdown on human trafficking and migrant smuggling, with the support of Morocco, the International Criminal Police Organization announced on Friday. Nearly 500 victims of human trafficking – including children – were rescued part of this operation carried out March 28 through April 2, with the support […]