Libyan dialogue second round

Tunisia: State of Emergency Prolonged for Fourth Time

Tunisian authorities Monday extended for one month the state of emergency in place since last November attacks. President Caid Essebsi’s office made the announcement saying the decision was taken in consultation with the government and the parliament. This is the fourth time the state of emergency is being prolonged. In the wake of November attacks […]

Egypt: Anti-terrorism law approved

The much talked about and strongly criticized anti-terrorism law has been approved by President Sisi on Sunday with the hope that it will help the country curb the terror attacks on government officials and security personnel in the country. The government decided to embark on legal measures to reinforce its fight against terrorism in July […]

Outrage Grows in Morocco after Sexual Assault on a Girl in Casablanca Bus

Hundreds of furious women staged mass sit-ins in Casablanca and Rabat in protest against the shocking sexual assault on a girl in a public bus in Casablanca. The distressing incident was documented in a video that went viral on Morocco’s social media reigniting a bitter debate about violence against women, especially after the recurrence of […]