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Religious Freedom: U.S. State Department to Add Algeria to its Special Watch List

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has urged the U.S. Department of State to include Algeria on its Special Watch List for engaging and tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. In recent years, Algerian authorities have shown more hostility towards religious minorities, forcibly closing dozens of Protestant churches and prosecuting Ahmadiyya Muslims for gathering […]

Egypt: Money bag Sawiris wants to save illegal migrants

Egyptian business tycoon Naguib Sawiris invited Greece and Italy to let him buy an island where he will house illegal migrants fleeing their counties. Sawiris said his offer will help migrants start a new life and build their own country. “Greece or Italy sell me an island, I’ll declare its independence and host the migrants […]

Sahara: UN 4th Committee reaffirms support to UN political process for dispute settlement

The Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution reiterating its support to the political process conducted under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations for the settlement of the regional dispute over the Sahara. The resolution, adopted Friday, calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the UN Secretary General and his […]