UNCND adopts groundbreaking resolution on drugs impact on environment tabled by Brazil, France, Morocco

The 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held on March 10-14 in Vienna, adopted a groundbreaking resolution put forward by Morocco, France and Brazil on the impact of illicit drug-related activities on the environment. The adoption of this resolution, named “Combating the environmental impact of illicit drug activities”, marks Morocco’s substantial contribution […]

World Anti-Doping Agency deeply concerned about arrest of Tunisia’s anti-doping body chief

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has expressed deep concern following the arrest of the Director General of the National Anti-Doping Organization of Tunisia (ANAD) and his dismissal for simply respecting the decisions of the international anti-doping governing body. On 30 April, WADA decided to impose sanctions against Tunisia for failing to abide by the agency’s […]

Algeria: EuroMed Rights Calls for Democratic Transition; Respect of Human Rights

As Algerian demonstrations continue across the country demanding the departure of President Bouteflika at the end of his current mandate, EuroMed Rights has called on the Algerian authorities to respect the freedom of expression and the right to peaceful demonstration, as guaranteed by the Algerian Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights […]