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Algeria: HRW Calls for Release of Peaceful Protesters & Respect of Freedom Speech & Assembly

Human Rights Watch has called on the Algerian authorities to release immediately and unconditionally the peaceful activists and respect the rights to free speech and assembly of all Algerians. “This spate of arrests looks like part of a pattern of trying to weaken opposition to Algeria’s interim rulers and their determination to hold presidential elections […]

Omicron variant: Moroccan borders to remain closed till dec.31

The suspension of direct passenger flights to and from Morocco, which came into force on Monday November 29 for two weeks, will be extended till dec.31. Sources close to air transport authorities confirmed that flights suspension from and to Morocco will be maintained until a further notice. Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national carrier confirmed the […]

Covid-19: Moroccan Economy Loses $ 2.9 Bln & 8.9 Pts of GDP in Q2

The global coronavirus epidemic will knock 8.9 points off of Morocco’s economic growth in the second quarter of 2020, says Morocco’s Statistics agency (HCP). In its updated forecast for first semester of 2020, le “Haut Commissariat au Plan” says Covid-19 will cost the country $2.9 billion in economic loss due to a sharp drop in […]