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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Solar energy: Morocco's bright – and green – idea

2009-11-06

Tapping sunlight for power may allow Morocco to spark economic development, cut its reliance on foreign energy sources, and safeguard the environment.

Algerians snap up souvenirs ahead of World Cup qualifier

2009-11-06

The impending Algeria vs. Egypt match has galvanised entrepreneurs in Algeria, who are making a quick sell of souvenirs and regalia of the national team.

Somali instability worries Maghreb neighbours

2009-11-05

As radical groups in Somalia grow in power, new concerns are mounting in the Maghreb about how to keep young people from adopting extremist ideologies.

Forum for the Future examines Middle East peace, economic challenges

2009-11-05

Top government officials from G-8 and MENA states met with other international delegates in Morocco to discuss pressing regional and global issues.

RSF blast arrest of Tunisian journalist

2009-11-04

Tunisian authorities are charging Taoufik Ben Brik, a journalist and critic of the government, with committing crimes ranging from defamation to assault.
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