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Europe’s Nordic countries to cooperate on immigration policy, deportation flights

Ministers of justice of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland have signed an agreement to cooperate more closely to create a more effective system for sending illegal immigrants to their country of origin or other countries, depending on the circumstances. Up to now, Denmark has been leading the Nordic countries in a more strict policy […]

Gdim Izik events: Retrial of Culprits before Civilian Court Reflects Morocco’s Democracy

The retrial before a civilian court of the culprits, who were convicted by a military tribunal for the murders committed during the events of Gdim Izik in 2010, shows Morocco’s attachment to international law and respect of the rights of defendants. The 24 culprits are expected to appear this Monday before the court of Appeal […]

Côte d’Ivoire issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Guillaume Soro

Côte d’Ivoire has issued an arrest warrant for presidential candidate Guillaume Soro, a one-time rebel leader and former Prime Minister. Soro, 47, former speaker of the country’s parliament, is accused of attempting to undermine the government, embezzling public funds and laundering money worth more than €2 million. The former Prime Minister was expected in Abidjan, […]