Fathi Bashagha

Tunisian NGO slams ‘instrumentalization’ of justice against political opponents

The Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) has launched a fervent plea, urging the authorities to abandon legal proceedings against two lawyers who have been defending political detainees in Tunisia. In a strongly-worded statement disseminated through various media outlets, LTDH accused the government of “instrumentalizing the justice system to eliminate political adversaries.” The call comes […]

UN 4th Committee: Petitioners slam separatism as a serious threat to peace in Africa

Several international experts and petitioners slammed, before the 4th Committee of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the “scourge” of separatism which poses “a serious threat to peace and security”, particularly in Africa. Ismail Aboui Bouchane, professor at the University of Rwanda, underlined the “numerous connections between separatism and terrorist organizations” which are, […]

Morocco Foils Smuggling Attempt of 2.6 Tons of Cannabis

Moroccan police of the city of Fez intercepted on Wednesday 2.6 tons of cannabis packed aboard a Morocco-registered truck.   The 35-year old driver was arrested with the illicit cargo at a local gas station. A probe is underway to determine the possible links between this smuggling operation and international drug-trafficking networks.   This drug-busting […]