Sahrawi petitioner Zroug before UNHRC in Geneva

25th anniversary of Children’s Parliament marked by signing of agreements to assist child MPs’ activities, projects

The 25th anniversary of Children’s Parliament was celebrated Tuesday at a ceremony chaired by Princess Lalla Meryem, President of the National Observatory for Children’s Rights (ONDE). The ceremony was marked by the signing of three agreements between the ONDE and the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, the Ministry of Youth & Culture, and the Moroccan Agency […]

Morocco Foils Smuggling Attempt of 2.6 Tons of Cannabis

Moroccan police of the city of Fez intercepted on Wednesday 2.6 tons of cannabis packed aboard a Morocco-registered truck.   The 35-year old driver was arrested with the illicit cargo at a local gas station. A probe is underway to determine the possible links between this smuggling operation and international drug-trafficking networks.   This drug-busting […]

Chad signs Qatar-mediated peace deal with opposition, main insurgents refused to join

More than 40 rebel and opposition factions signed a deal with Chad’s transitional authorities in Doha on Monday, August 8, agreeing to join broader national peace talks after years of turmoil — though the most powerful insurgent group refused to take part. Under the agreement, Mahamat Idriss Deby’s Transitional Military Council and hundreds of opposition […]