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Japan makes it clear Polisario has no place at TICAD

Japan dealt a blow to the Tunisian President Kais Saied who unilaterally invited the head of the Algeria-sponsored Polisario separatists to Japan-Africa development summit TICAD. The Japanese foreign minister made it clear the separatist entity had no place in TICAD and its presence does not mean Japan recognizes it. “Before concluding my speech I would […]

Egypt: Death of Lawyer in Custody Reignites Concern over Human Rights

The death of Egyptian lawyer Karim Hamdy, 27, in police detention has triggered major human rights watchdogs’ concerns about the rule of law in the most populous Arab country. According to local media, medical officials who examined Hamdy’s body reported signs of torture, including ten broken ribs and bleeding in the brain. The victim died […]

Egypt: New Terror Law vs Press Freedom

The Egyptian government has approved a new controversial anti-terrorism law that makes it illegal to publish news reports that contradicts the government’s official accounts and statements in terrorism cases. Under the new bill, yet to be signed into law by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, journalists face jail terms (at least two years) if they publish reports […]