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“Glimmer of hope” in Africa as recorded executions soar to highest level in years

Recorded executions in 2022 reached the highest figure in five years, according to an Amnesty International annual report published on Tuesday (16 May), which also decries the situation particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with its “most notorious executioners (carrying) out killing sprees”. Recorded executions worldwide reached 883 last year, the highest […]

Morocco defends Sahara development progress at UN as Green March anniversary approaches

Morocco’s UN Ambassador Omar Hilale delivered a forceful defense of the kingdom’s sovereignty over Western Sahara at the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee Wednesday, emphasizing the region’s transformation into a hub of peace and economic development as the nation prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Green March. Speaking in New York, Hilale characterized […]

Turkey: Inmates engage in fight against Covid-19

Inmates across 6 prisons in Turkey have engaged in the fight against fast-spreading Covid-19, producing 1.5 million single-use masks every month, the justice ministry announced. “Inmate workshops that were recently launched in several Turkish prisons contribute to the production of 80 types of hospital supplies, including masks and suits for nurses and surgeons,” the ministry […]