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UN General Assembly Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The vote was overwhelming, with 158 in favor, 9 against, and 13 abstentions. The resolution urges the immediate and permanent halt to hostilities, as well as the unconditional......

Sudan’s Escalating Violence: Over 127 Killed in Latest Attacks

The conflict in Sudan continues to spiral, with over 127 people, predominantly civilians, killed in the latest round of violence between the Sudanese Army (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The fighting, which has intensified over the past week, has been marked by airstrikes, artillery......

PJD Stands Firm on Death Penalty: Justice and Deterrence at the Forefront

Morocco is preparing to vote in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on the death penalty. In light of this, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has reiterated its stance on capital punishment, affirming its importance as a tool for justice and societal stability. At......

Addressing Migrant Disappearances: CNDH and IOM Morocco Join Forces to Protect Rights

The MENA region accounted for 58% of global migrant deaths and disappearances in 2023, with 4,984 recorded cases, according to UN Migration. The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration Morocco (IOM Morocco), is organizing a workshop titled......

North Korea Criticizes South Korea's Leadership Amid Political Turmoil

North Korea has spoken out regarding the recent political turmoil in South Korea, condemning its president for attempting to impose martial law. In a commentary released by the state-run KCNA news agency, North Korea sharply criticized South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling his actions a "dictatorship......

UN Group Declares Detention of Nasser Zefzafi Arbitrary Amid Government Denial

A United Nations Working Group has determined that the detention of Nasser Zefzafi, a prominent figure in Morocco's Hirak Rif movement, constitutes a violation of international law. Three international organizations—Committee for Justice, Freedom House, and MENA Rights Group—applauded......

Morocco Signals Policy Shift with Support for UN Death Penalty Resolution

Morocco is poised to make a landmark decision by voting in favor of the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced this historic shift during a parliamentary session, highlighting......

Syria's Turning Point: UN Envoy Expresses Cautious Optimism for Peace

The United Nations special envoy for Syria has described the country as standing at “a watershed moment” following recent developments in its prolonged civil war. Rebels have announced their control over the capital, Damascus, marking a significant shift in a conflict that has lasted nearly......

The Struggle for Survival Amid Gaza’s Scarcity and Destruction

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the search for basic sustenance has become an agonizing daily ordeal for its residents. With nearly 14 months of war causing severe shortages, Palestinians are forced to travel long distances in hopes of securing even a small amount of flour or bread. The war’s......