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Human trafficking network between Bangladesh and Libya dismantled, three arrested

A human trafficking network operating between Bangladesh and Libya has been dismantled following a successful operation by the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA). The operation led to the arrest of three individuals—one Libyan and two Bangladeshi nationals—who are accused of preparing 17 Bangladeshi migrants for illegal transport to Europe. According to reports, the traffickers were arranging […]

Senior members of South Africa’s ruling ANC party in Russia ahead of BRICS summit in Pretoria

Several members of the top commandment of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party, ANC, have traveled to Russia at the invitation of Russia’s ruling United Russia Party, ahead of August 15th BRIC summit, scheduled in Pretoria, Africa News reports. The ANC issued a statement last Saturday indicating discussions will focus on “the recalibration of […]

Tunisia: security stepped up to ward off eminent attacks

The Tunisian Interior ministry on Sunday warned that eminent terrorist attacks were looming on capital city Tunis and ordered stepping up security measures. The interior ministry said it received intelligence reports about unnamed terrorists plotting attacks against sensitive and vital sites in Tunis using car bombs and explosive belts. According to an interior ministry official, […]