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UN: Moroccan Mahjoub El Haiba elected member of Human Rights Committee

Moroccan Mahjoub El Haiba has been elected member of the Human Rights Committee, an independent experts’ body that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its State parties. His election was made Thursday in New York during the 38th Meeting of States Parties to the International Covenant of Civil and […]

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Libyan Conflict: International, regional organizations commend Morocco’s constructive role in advancing a peaceful settlement

As Moroco is hosting an inter-Libyan dialogue that seeks to foster the recently-decreed ceasefire, build trust between the Libyan parties, and pave the way for a lasting political solution, several international and regional organizations have commended the Kingdom for its active and constructive contribution to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya. The United […]

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UN commends King Mohammed VI for his concern over future generations

UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming has paid tribute to King Mohammed VI for his concern over coming generations and his vision pleading for offering these generations a dignified life and building a future of peace, stability, progress and prosperity for all. The UN official made the remarks in her opening statement before the […]

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UN Criticizes Spain for inhuman treatment of Moroccan fruit pickers

The UN has rebuked Spain for the inhuman treatment suffered by thousands of Moroccan women who work as seasonal workers in the strawberry farms of the Huelva region. UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter urged Spain to urgently improve the “deplorable conditions” endured in the strawberry townships before people […]

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UN sounds the alarm about situation of Moroccan strawberry pickers in Huelva plantations

The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, has called on Spanish government and companies to protect the rights of Moroccan woman seasonal workers in strawberry farms. He urged the Spanish authorities and agribusinesses to “immediately improve abysmal conditions for neglected migrant laborers” deployed as “essential workers” to pick strawberries […]

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UN to appoint new Sahara envoy this summer

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is likely to appoint a new envoy for the Sahara in August or September, a diplomatic source told le360.ma. The source explained that prior to presenting the Sahara report to the Security Council, Guterres will have to appoint a new personal envoy. The identity of the new UN official […]

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UN: Moroccan Najat Rochdi Appointed Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced Friday the appointment of Moroccan Najat Rochdi as UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon and resident and humanitarian coordinator in this country. Najat Rochdi brings more than 20 years of experience in the development and humanitarian aid sector and international coordination in conflict and post-conflict zones, notably through her last […]

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Libya: EU, NATO & UN call for investigation into mass graves

The European Union called on Tuesday for an immediate and independent investigation into the mass graves discovered lately in the Libyan town of Tarhuna, after it was recaptured from the forces commanded by Khalifa Haftar. A statement issued by the EU spokesperson stressed the need of this probe to bring those responsible for these atrocities […]

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Polisario extremely distraught by dissidents’ challenging moves

The Polisario leaders are extremely irked by the rising and challenging actions made by “the Movement of Sahrawis for Peace” (MSP), set up lately in Madrid by a group of opponents who have just sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The move deals a hard blow to the polisario Front, confirming that […]