Human Rights Committee

Libya: Parliament “illegal” and government “unconstitutional,” Supreme Court

The internationally recognized Libyan government based in Tobruk is “unconstitutional.” That was the decision of the country’s Supreme Court after it ruled on the constitutionality of the June 25 vote that led to the creation of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni’s government. The decision has been received with mixed feelings. The authorities in Tobruk held a […]

Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE

Sudan has cancelled a $6 billion deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop a Red Sea port, in an apparent protest against Abu Dhabi’s alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group engaged in the country’s ongoing bloody conflict. Sudan’s Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim said on Sunday (3 November) his […]

Algerian Human Rights League depicts bleak picture of situation in the country

The Algerian League for the Defense of Human Rights (LADDH) has depicted a bleak picture of the economic, social and human rights situation in the country, warning that the power in Algeria “takes a dangerous path for the future of the country”. “The government is taking a dangerous path for the future of the country […]