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Algeria’s sportswashing exposed again in FIFA World Cup

As the world’s spotlights turn to the World Cup, Algeria’s use of football as a propaganda platform has triggered more mockery than admiration, with critics pointing to a pattern of politicizing the sport and mobilizing state-aligned voices to target Morocco rather than celebrate the game. Instead of embracing the World Cup as a moment of […]

Libya: UNSMIL Extended for One Year

The Security Council Thursday extended for one year the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), entrusted with supporting the North African country’s political process and key national institutions, as well as coordination of international assistance. The new resolution, extending UNSMIL’s mandate through 15 September 2018, was unanimously adopted by the Security […]

Repatriated Moroccans from Syria risk terrorism charges

The eight individuals who were repatriated from Syria Sunday risk being prosecuted on terrorism charges according to the Moroccan law. Moroccan authorities announced Sunday the repatriation of eight Moroccans from war-torn Syria on “humanitarian grounds”, noting that this operation is part of Morocco’s contributions to international counterterrorism efforts. The repatriated individuals are currently undergoing investigations […]