Desecration of Quran: UNHRC resolution condemns acts of religious hatred

The urgent debate held on Wednesday in Geneva on the sidelines of the 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) highlighted by the adoption of a resolution condemning acts of religious hatred, which constitute incitement to violence and discrimination. The resolution was adopted by 28 in favor, 12 against and seven abstentions, […]

Morocco’s BMCE Bank, ACWA Power among 2020 Arabia CSR Awards recipients

Morocco’s BMCE Bank and ACWA Power Maroc won honors at the 13th Arabia CSR Network Awards, regarded as the ‘Green Oscars of the Middle East’.   The awards recognize the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of green champions from across the region.   BMCE Bank Group won the CSR award in the category of Financial […]

Rights groups hold Algeria accountable for violations in Polisario-run camps

During the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, multiple NGOs and human rights defenders exposed grave violations committed by the Polisario militias in the Tindouf camps on Algerian territory. These abuses, reportedly carried out with the complicity of the host country, Algeria, were described as systematic and widespread, particularly targeting women […]