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Gaza flotilla: Former Tunisian Pt Moncef Marzouki Rebuffed by Israel

Former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki, who was aboard a flotilla seeking to break the blockade imposed on Gaza enclave, was banished by Israeli authorities. Mr. Merzouki, who was Head of state from 2011 to 2014, was on board of the Swedish boat Marianne carrying 18 political activists and journalists bound for the besieged Gaza Strip. […]

Washington to cut military aid to Tunisia by half over democracy deficit

Washington will slash this year into two its military aid to Tunisia in reaction to the authoritarian path that the North African country has taken, reports say.   The announcement was made by a spokesperson from the State Department in an email to Al Monitor.   Tunisia, a strategic partner of the U.S., will receive […]

Morocco, Kuwait share same views on a set of Arab & regional causes

Morocco and Kuwait share the same views on a set of Arab and regional issues and causes, notably those of Libya, Yemen, Lebanon and Palestine.   This was stressed at a video conference held Wednesday between the two countries’ Foreign Ministers, Nasser Bourita and Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah.   The two officials also noted the […]