Geneva: Polisario militia should be held accountable for war crime of child soldier recruitment

The Algeria-backed armed militia of Polisario should be prosecuted for war crimes committed by recruiting child soldiers in blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Convention. At a meeting held Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing 55th session of UN Human Rights Council, participants urged the international community to take firm action […]

Morocco adopted comprehensive strategy becoming pioneer in counterterrorism, violent extremism – Conference

Morocco has adopted a comprehensive and integrated strategy in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism, which enabled it to become a pioneer in this field and enjoy wide international recognition, said officials and experts taking part in the annual international conference on “Combating Violent Extremism: New Responses to New Challenges” that opened on Tuesday […]

Burkina Faso: UN representative declared persona non grata over child rights report

Burkina Faso’s government has expelled the United Nations’ top official in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, following the publication of a report detailing grave violations against children amid the ongoing jihadist conflict. The country declared Flore-Smereczniak “persona non grata,” citing her involvement in the preparation of the UN report released in March. The document, which covered […]