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Morocco: Smuggling attempt of over 6 tons of cannabis foiled at Guergarate

Moroccan security services foiled on Friday a smuggling attempt of 6.3 tons of cannabis at the Southern Guergarate crossing point on the borders with Mauritania. The drug haul was found by the customs and police agents in a truck registered in Morocco and heading to an African country. The banned substance was concealed in a […]

Sudan: A new-armed militia adds uncertainty to the conflict

Fears are escalating over the Sudanese conflict, now more than 18 months ongoing, as a newly formed militia enters the fray in eastern Sudan. The new militia, known as the “Eastern Battalion,” was reportedly trained in neighboring Eritrea. According to a statement, the group has begun operations in Kassala state, near the Red Sea region. […]

UN Records Fresh Displacement Surge in Sudan’s Kordofan Amid Escalating Insecurity

The United Nations has reported that 50,445 people fled Sudan’s Kordofan region between Oct. 25 and Dec. 17, as deteriorating security conditions triggered repeated waves of displacement. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 39 displacement-triggering incidents were documented in the region from Oct. 25. Of those affected, approximately 40,350 people were displaced from […]