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Morocco & Russia to Sign Nuclear Deal

Morocco and Russia will sign shortly an agreement on civil nuclear energy. The deal would be the first of its kind to be sealed between the two countries. The content of this agreement, proposed by the Russian side, has not yet been specified. The announcement of this project was made Thursday in Rabat by a […]

Algeria: UN calls for impartial, rapid investigations in claims of sexual abuse, torture against Hirak activists

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has officially called on the Algerian authorities to conduct “prompt and impartial investigations” into the allegations of torture and sexual abuse suffered by several inmates arrested during the Hirak who openly denounced the ill-treatment inflicted on them by the security services while in police custody. Rupert Colville, […]

Arab League Commends Al-Quds Committee’s Efforts for Protection of Holy City

The Council of the Arab League has hailed the efforts made by the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, for the protection the Holy city and preservation of its identity. In a statement issued Sunday following the Israeli decision to close Al-Aqsa Mosque, undermining the freedom of worship and access to the Holy site, […]