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UN peacekeepers in Congo withdraw from key military base, as protesters set UN vehicles on fire

The United Nations troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had made a strategic withdrawal from the eastern military base of Rumangabo, ceding ground in the battle against the M23 rebel group, the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, known as MONUSCO, said. UN troops have been supporting Congolese forces in the fight […]

Libya: UN calls for respect of human rights of migrants & asylum-seekers

The United Nations has called on Libyan authorities to respect the human rights and dignity of all people, including migrants and asylum-seekers, voicing serious concern over the use of excessive force against migrants and asylum seekers in Tripoli. According to press reports, one migrant was killed and at least 15 others injured, six seriously, when […]

Morocco creates agency to oversee reconstruction in quake-hit High Atlas Mountains

Morocco set up the High Atlas Mountains development agency to oversee reconstruction efforts in the earthquake-hit areas. The agency was set up in implementation of Royal directives which urged speeding up reconstruction efforts after the 7-magnitude quake that left nearly 3000 people dead, and damaged 60,000 homes. The agency will oversee projects aiming at rehousing […]