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Tunisia: HRW Decries Suspension of Right Groups that Shaped Democracy

Human Rights Watch has condemned the decision of the Tunisian authorities to suspend operations of the Tunisian League for Human Rights, a longstanding refuge for human rights defenders. Founded in 1976, the league has been repeatedly targeted since its inception. Many of its leaders were arbitrarily arrested under the governments of both Habib Bourguiba and […]

Libya: Time now for a peace and reconciliation agreement, Leon

The 3rd round for a political solution in Libya has begun in Algeria with U.N special envoy Bernardino Leon reminding the rival parties that a solution was needed because the country is on the verge of an economic breakdown. After more than four years of violence and insecurity in the country, the Central Bank has […]

Morocco’s economic growth to pick up to 4.6% in 2021- HCP says

Morocco’s economic growth is expected to pick up to 4.6% in 2021 after a 7% loss in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic which hit both exports and local market, the Moroccan high commission for planning, HCP, said. Citing a severe drought and the coronavirus pandemic impact, the HCP said that the economy is expected […]