Headlines Mauritania

Mauritania’s President Wants Opposition out of Parliament

Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz has called for banning opposition MPs from entering the parliament, labelling them as “intruders” and “extremists.” He said in an address to his party members, the Union for the Republic, in the northern locality of Akjoujt, that the presidential elections take place with the participation “of intruders with ideas and […]

Headlines Morocco

Stratfor Highlights Morocco’s ‘Robust Security Environment’

The US-based strategic intelligence firm, Stratfor, highlighted the efficiency of Morocco’s security services in aborting terrorist attacks and maintaining extremists in check. “One of the main factors helping to keep Morocco’s jihadists in check is the competence of its security forces. The country’s powerful intelligence agency, national police force, paramilitary police and Central Bureau of […]

Asia International

Palestine: Clashes continue over burnt baby with rockets fired into Israel

Tensions are still tense in Palestine over the death of an 18-month-old Palestinian toddler in an arson attack suspected to be carried out by Jewish extremists on Friday. Clashes and demonstrations continued on Sunday at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem with reports that two Palestinian teenagers were shot dead on Saturday by Israeli snipers during […]