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Algeria's responsibility for human rights violations in Tindouf

A Sahrawi human rights defender urged the international community on Thursday in Geneva to hold Algeria accountable for the human rights violations occurring in the Tindouf camps (southwestern Algeria) and to end the impunity enjoyed by Polisario leaders. "We call on the international community......

Kidnapping crisis in Tindouf raises alarm over Sahrawi welfare

Recent reports have ignited serious concerns regarding the escalating incidents of kidnapping within the Algeria-controlled Tindouf camps. The Sahrawi Autonomy Support Forum (FORSATIN) has condemned the abduction of an elderly man, who appeared in a distressing video pleading for his son’s intervention. In......

Global 195 initiative aims to hold Israel accountable for war crimes in Gaza

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has launched the “Global 195” initiative, aimed at creating a comprehensive network for accountability targeting Israelis and dual nationals implicated in war crimes in Gaza. Announced on March 18, this initiative seeks to leverage......

Palestinians recount harrowing tales of torture and sexual violence at UN hearings

This week marked a significant moment as Palestinians shared their distressing accounts of abuse at the hands of Israeli settlers and security forces during the latest round of public hearings of the United Nations’ Independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) concerning the situation in the Occupied......

Decrease in preventive detention rates in Morocco for 2023

The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal......

Trump’s controversial remarks on hostage crises and human rights violations

US President Donald Trump recently made a striking statement regarding Hamas, asserting that “only sick and twisted people keep [dead] bodies.” This comment has stirred significant discussion, particularly in relation to Israel's actions and the ongoing hostage situation. In a post on......

Human rights violations in Tindouf camps raise alarm at UN Council

During the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and witnesses highlighted grave human rights violations occurring in the Tindouf camps, located in southwestern Algeria. These concerns were particularly voiced by the Sahrawi NGO......

Dounia Batma released from prison after serving sentence in “Hamza Mon Bb” case

Moroccan singer Dounia Batma was released from Oudaia Prison in Marrakech early this morning after completing a one-year sentence for her involvement in the high-profile “Hamza Mon Bb” case. The release, which took place at 6 a.m., was carried out discreetly to avoid media attention, according......

Uncertainty Surrounds Alleged Poisoning Attempt on Bashar al-Assad in Exile

Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian president who has been a controversial figure for years, is reportedly the target of a poisoning attempt. Living in exile in Moscow under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin since December, troubling allegations have surfaced, casting doubt among his......