UN Human Rights Council

Lebanon calls for EU cooperation on Syrian refugees’ return

Lebanon has called on the European Union to cooperate on a roadmap for the gradual return of Syrian refugees to their country. “Lebanon is going through an unprecedented economic and social crisis in its modern history, under which 80% of the Lebanese are living under poverty line,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The […]

Sahara: Colombia’s Senators Defy Pdt. Petro by Supporting Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

The overwhelming majority of Colombian senators are standing united against leftist President Gustavo Petro, challenging his decision to restore ties with self-proclaimed separatist entity “SADR”, which is armed, funded and hosted by Algerian junta. In a joint statement adopted Tuesday, 62 senators, out of 108 members of the Parliament lower house, backed the decision of […]

Fresh financing deal: Egypt gets $1.5 billion from ITFC to finance petroleum & basic commodities imports

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) will provide Egypt with $1.5 billion, a new financing agreement earmarked for imports of petroleum and basic commodities. Hani Sonbol, ITFC CEO announced the agreement to Bloomberg Asharq adding that the amount includes $800 million for petroleum imports and $700 million for basic commodities. The new deal is […]