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Mauritania Tightens Anti-slavery law

Mauritanian Parliament has passed a new anti-slavery law which criminalizes “10 forms of slavery”, including forced marriage and other controversial social practices such as handing a woman over to another man without her consent after the death of her husband. Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981, but human rights activists say the practice is still alive. […]

US Congress members reaffirm support for Morocco’s Sahara stance

A delegation of US Congressmen highlighted the longstanding partnership between their country and Morocco and reiterated Washington’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara conflict. Speaking following talks with Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita, New York representative Adriano Espaillat of the Democratic party underscored Morocco’s leadership in the region, noting that the US will continue […]

The British Government advises its citizens not to travel to certain countries

The British Government continues to provide military support to Israel’s ruling extreme right. Despite facing accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the British government has advised against traveling to several countries, recommending travel only for essential reasons.   The list of nations subject to the travel warning includes Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, the […]