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Algerian law legalizing oppressive practices against journalists raises rights watchdogs alarm

After a series of arbitrary arrests and bogus charges against outspoken reporters, Algeria moved to institutionalize its crackdown on free speech through a law that makes muzzling the press a legal process. The law includes provisions forcing journalists to uncover their sources and bans receiving foreign funds, a charge that has been used to shutdown […]

FOPREL awards ‘Esquipulas Peace Prize’ to King Mohammed VI

King Mohammed VI has been awarded the “Esquipulas Peace Prize»; the highest distinction bestowed by the regional parliamentary organization FOPREL. The Forum of Presidents of Legislative Powers of Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico (FOPREL) awarded the distinction to King Mohammed VI, under a resolution adopted at the opening of the 26th extraordinary session of […]

Morocco, Israel sign cybersecurity cooperation deal

Morocco and Israel signed a cybersecurity cooperation agreement focusing notably on operational cooperation, research and development and the sharing of information and knowledge, the Israel National Cyber Directorate said. The deal was signed this week in Rabat during a ceremony attended by Yigal Unna, the director general of the Israeli cyber directorate, his Moroccan counterpart […]