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Tunisia: Police, civilians clash amid unrest in Mezzouna

Clashes were reported between protesters and Police in the town of Mezzouna, in Tunisia’s Sidi Bouzid Governorate, after three students were killed following the collapse of a school wall. Widespread public anger was sparked by the incident, and demonstrations were held, according to sources cited by Al-Quds Al-Arabi. Several individuals were hospitalized after sustaining serious […]

Egypt: UN human rights chief calls for respect of right to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly

The UN human rights chief has urged Egyptian authorities to respect the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, “in full compliance with international norms and standards.” Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet expressed “serious concerns” over reports of a lack of due process, after authorities in Egypt made widespread arrests during protests last week. […]

Morocco, Tajikistan Hold First Political Consultations

Morocco and Tajikistan held Wednesday in Dushanbe the first session of political consultations between their ministries of Foreign Affairs. The meeting, chaired by Moroccan secretary of State to the foreign minister, Mounia Boucetta, and Tajikistani first deputy Foreign Minister, Khosrow Nazeri, discussed various issues of common interest at the bilateral, regional and international levels.   […]