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Egypt: US military aid continuity linked to more progress in democracy

After President Obama gave warning signals to Egypt during his speech at the UN General Assembly about its “inconsistent with inclusive democracy,” he has decided to take actions. The US has reduced its military aid to the country and linked its continuity to “Egypt’s progress in pursuing a more democratic path.” Cairo has not officially […]

Libya: Two Car Bombs Explode Near GNA Secured Headquarters

Two car bombs struck Thursday the Libyan capital of Tripoli, near the foreign ministry and the Abu Sitta Naval Base, housing the official office the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA.) The two car bombings made no casualties, security sources report. No one claimed responsibility for the attacks. UN-sponsored GNA since entering Tripoli late March […]

Massive ecstasy seizure at Nador Port sparks police probe

Nador’s police launched an investigation on Wednesday following the discovery of 76,841 ecstasy-type psychotropic pills hidden inside a cargo vehicle that had arrived from a European port. The seizure, carried out by National Police and Customs officers at the city’s port, prompted the Regional Judicial Police Brigade to open a probe under the supervision of […]