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US Approves $5 Billion Arms Sale to Egypt Despite Ongoing Human Rights Concerns

The United States State Department has approved the potential sale of over $5 billion worth of arms to Egypt, signaling a deepening defense relationship between the two nations. This deal includes $4.69 billion for 555 M1A1 Abrams tanks, $630 million for Hellfire air-to-surface missiles, and $30 million......

Morocco Achieves Historic Sweep in International Organizations, Securing All 67 Candidacies for 2024

Morocco has marked an unprecedented diplomatic achievement in 2024, successfully securing all 67 of its proposed candidacies across more than 30 international and regional organizations. This remarkable accomplishment spans diverse sectors including security, human rights, economic development, culture,......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

Women and Girls Endure Brutal Sex Slavery Amid Sudan's Ongoing Conflict, HRW Reports

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has left women and girls as the most vulnerable victims of horrific sexual violence, with widespread reports of sexual assault and sex slavery at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has documented a disturbing pattern......

Uncovering Atrocities Mass Grave Near Damascus May Contain 100,000 Victims

A recently uncovered mass grave near Syria’s capital, Damascus, is believed to hold the remains of up to 100,000 victims, shedding light on decades of atrocities under the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad and his predecessors. The discovery, located in al-Qutayfah, 40 kilometers north......

Bashar al-Assad's First Statement After Fleeing Syria A Defense of His Legacy

In his first public statement since fleeing Syria, former President Bashar al-Assad has offered a defense of his leadership and denied any premeditated plans to leave the country during the final days of the Syrian conflict. This statement, which was reportedly released through official Syrian government......

Moroccan Officials Forge Partnerships to Strengthen Human Rights Framework

On December 12, 2024, Moroccan officials, along with representatives from professional organizations and the country’s Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights, came together to commemorate International Human Rights Day by signing a series of key partnership agreements. These agreements aim......

Morocco Prioritizes Justice and Equality with New Human Rights Initiatives

Morocco marks significant progress in embedding human rights values through strategic agreements and international collaboration. Morocco is advancing its human rights agenda with a series of initiatives focused on youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Marking International Human Rights......

Strengthening Cooperation Between Judicial and Human Rights Institutions in Morocco

In a significant step towards enhancing the protection of human rights and ensuring fair judicial processes, the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) and the Delegation for Human Rights have signed a framework cooperation agreement. The agreement, finalized on Wednesday in Salé, aims to strengthen......