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Algeria: International community decries human rights oppression & persecution of militants

The Algerian people continue to suffer from the growing suppression of freedom of expression, association, and peaceful Assembly, forcing political opponents to flee abroad, while thousands pro-democracy protesters have been jailed by the military regime which has managed so far to weaken the popular Hirak movement. Fourteen human rights organizations, in addition to Human Rights […]

Moroccan authorities catch 7 tons of cannabis on Mauritanian borders

Moroccan authorities foiled a smuggling attempt of 7 tons of cannabis resin (locally known as chira) as Morocco tightens grips of all sorts of trafficking on its southernmost border crossing of Guerguarate.   The banned substance was concealed in a large truck bound to Sub-Saharan markets, the Moroccan police said in a statement.   According […]

More than 80 g of cocaine, around 1.881 ton of chira seized in two operations

The judicial police of Tangiers seized 6,915 psychotropic tablets and about 80 g of cocaine, and arrested two individuals. The elements of the Police Service of Tangiers who carried out the operation on tips provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), seized 6,915 psychotropic tablets and about 80 g of cocaine and arrested […]