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Mauritania: Human rights in midst of presidential election campaign

Amnesty International and 32 local human rights organizations have called on all candidates for this month’s presidential elections in Mauritania to sign a manifesto consisting of 12 commitments to promote and protect human rights in Mauritania. Mauritania’s next president must urgently tackle the country’s poor human rights record by taking a tougher stance against slavery, […]

Iraq reiterates support for Morocco’s territorial integrity

Iraq reiterates support for Morocco’s territorial integrity Iraq has reiterated, through the voice of its National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji, its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. Iraq’s National Security Advisor, who is leading a high-level delegation on a working visit to Morocco, made the remarks at a press briefing in Rabat Monday following his talks […]

King of Morocco Calls for Consolidating African Women’s Role as Key Drivers of Development

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called on all stakeholders in Africa, government, private sector and civil society to spare no effort to consolidate the leading role of women as key drivers of development. “Any obstacle to the empowerment of women is in itself a stumbling block, impeding the continent’s development,” said King Mohammed VI […]