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Egypt: Parliament approves controversial anti-terrorism law

The new Egyptian parliament has approved the controversial anti-terrorism law. The law provides for heavy fines on journalists who contradict the official version of any militant attack casualties, protects security personnel from being prosecuted and authorizes them to use force during disturbances and public disorder. The legislation also provides for the setting up of special […]

Dakar hosts 12th session of OIC Standing Committee on Information & Cultural Affairs

The Senegalese capital of Dakar will stage for two days from October 17 the 12th Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Standing Committee on Information and Cultural Affairs, known as COMIAC. President Macky Sall will co-chair the session along with OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha. The meeting will address activity reports of the OIC […]

EU to offer Tunisia about €165 million to curb migration

The EU plans an aid of up to €164.5 over three years to help Tunisia stop migrants from crossing to Europe, the Financial Times reported. The EU funding will be invested in a training academy for the country’s national maritime guard, implemented with German federal police, it said. The funds will also help equip the […]