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. […]

US-Algeria-Sahara: Blinken exposes Boukadoum’s misleading & tortuous account

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Algerian FM Sabri Boukadoum had on Thursday, for the first time, a telephone conversation, under the Biden Administration, but the two top diplomats gave different accounts of their talks, leaving many scratching their heads. In his posted tweet, Boukadoum said Western Sahara was discussed, but Secretary Blinken made […]

UN Chief to survivors, victims of terrorism: ‘You are Not Alone’

Survivors of terrorism joined UN officials in hosting a virtual high-level event marking the fourth annual International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism on Friday. The event included keynote speeches, an interactive session led by prominent victims’ advocates and a premiere screening of the film “Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Connections”. […]