Human Rights
UN investigates modern-day slavery in Mauritania
2009-11-02
A United Nations mission will be in Mauritania through November 4th to evaluate slavery practices in the country, ANI and Journal Tahalil reported on...
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Maghreb human rights groups gather in Mauritania
2009-10-23
A consortium of Maghreb human rights organisations (CMODH) will hold its biannual meeting on Saturday (October 23rd) and Sunday in Nouakchott, MAP re...
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Amal Allam gives unique spin to Tunisian dance, song
2009-09-23
A childhood steeped in Tunisia's rich cultural heritage, particularly its music, set vocalist and dancer Amal Allam on the course to stardom.
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Algerian human rights commission seeks to restore international status
2009-08-28
Algeria began attempting to restore the international legitimacy of its National Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (CNPPDH),...
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Moroccan woman to head UN Human Rights Council committee
2009-08-06
One of Morocco's first female diplomats was elected president of the UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, MAP reported on Wednesday (August 5t...
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UN approves Algeria request to suspend Arab NGO
2009-07-28
In response to a request by Algeria, the UN on Monday (July 27th) suspended the consultative status of the Paris-based Arab Commission of Human Right...
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Tunisian activist jailed over Facebook message
2009-07-14
Reporters without Borders (RSF) on Monday (July 13th) denounced Tunisia's 8-month prison penalty for a 68-year-old female human rights activist over...
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Spanish grant targets Mauritania malnutrition
2009-07-10
Mauritania and Spain signed two agreements on Thursday (July 9th) in Nouakchott aimed at preventing conflicts and supporting the fight against povert...
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Underage female housemaids raise concerns in Morocco
2009-07-09
Morocco faces a lingering problem of underage girls forced to work as domestic servants. NGOs and government officials are joining forces to solve the crisis by proposing criminal liability.
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Morocco takes up new strategy against child abuse
2009-07-07
The government begins consultations with child advocacy groups to develop a national strategy for combating the phenomenon of sexual abuse, which some believe is spreading in Morocco.
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Moroccan activist El-Khayari receives 3-year prison term
2009-06-25
A Casablanca court on Wednesday (June 24th) sentenced Chakib El-Khayari, president of the Rif Human Rights Association (ARDH), to 3 years in prison f...
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Tunisia touts fair treatment of repatriated Guantanamo prisoners
2009-06-19
Tunisia on Thursday (June 18th) noted "with satisfaction" the decision to close Guantanamo but rejected media reports that 10 Tunisian prisoners shou...
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Cheb Mami to appear at French criminal trial
2009-06-01
French-Algerian rai legend Cheb Mami plans to appear in a French criminal court on July 2nd to answer charges of attempting a forced abortion on his...
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Algeria cancels human rights seminar for young journalists
2009-05-28
Algerian authorities cancelled a human rights seminar in Zeralda, Le Matin reported on Wednesday (May 27th). The Algerian League for the Defence of H...
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Belgian doctor's widow seeks millions in Belliraj civil case
2009-05-27
The widow of a prominent Jewish leader in Belgium filed a civil lawsuit against alleged terror cell ringleader and admitted al-Qaeda associate Abdelk...
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Mauritanian NGO honoured in Bahrain
2009-05-26
Mauritania's Mother and Child Health Association received an award in Bahrain, Gulf Daily News reported on Tuesday (May 26th). The Be Free Centre rec...
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Libyan dissident dies in Jordan
2009-05-22
Libyan dissident and human rights activist Fathi al-Jahmi, 68, died Thursday (May 21st) in a Jordanian hospital, international press reported. Last w...
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Moroccan government evaluates INDH progress
2009-05-20
On the fourth anniversary of the National Human Development Initiative, the Moroccan government set out to assess progress made and discuss shortcomings. "It's time to launch a fruitful debate about the durability of projects," said one official.
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Amnesty International investigates al-Libi prison suicide
2009-05-19
A delegation from Amnesty International is in Libya at the invitation of Seif al-Islam, son of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, to investigate the recen...
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HRW seeks Libyan inquiry into al-Libi prison suicide
2009-05-13
Libyan authorities should carry out a full and transparent investigation of the reported suicide last weekend of Libyan prisoner Ali Mohamed al-Fak...
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Newest Moroccan reparations initiative supports capacity building projects
2009-05-07
The Moroccan Human Rights Advisory Council signed the latest agreement with the government to implement the IER's community-building recommendations.
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UNHCR: 10,000 refugees repatriated to Mauritania in 2008
2009-04-24
More than 10,000 Mauritanian victims of the 1989-1991 ethnic purges were repatriated from Senegal in 2008, the UNHCR reported on Thursday (April 23rd...
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Tunisian women's rights activist Hmida warns against decline in gains
2009-04-21
Advocate Bochra Bel Haj Hmida shares her opinions on what is left to accomplish in the field of women's rights and the threats to existing advancements.
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Spanish police arrest 5 for exploiting Moroccan immigrants
2009-04-07
Spanish police dismantled an alleged criminal ring exploiting Moroccan immigrant workers in the Galicia region, MAP reported on Monday (April 6th). F...
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New report examines Moroccan migrant rights record
2009-03-27
The Moroccan government has mistreated illegal immigrants, said a group defending the rights of migrants. "Morocco is a civilised country," replied the government spokesman.
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