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Morocco's Human Rights Champion Awarded Prestigious Mediterranean Prize

In a significant recognition of her dedication to human rights advocacy, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has received the 2025 Mediterranean Foundation Award. The ceremony, held in Naples, Italy, celebrated her outstanding contributions to promoting human......

Morocco Sets New Benchmark for Information Access Reform in Arab Region

Morocco has emerged as a frontrunner in public information accessibility across the Arab world, establishing comprehensive legislative and institutional frameworks that enhance government transparency. This achievement is highlighted in a new study, "The Right to Information Access in the Arab Region:......

US Transfers Yemeni Detainees from Guantanamo to Oman, Reducing Prison Population

The United States has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman, marking a significant step in the ongoing reduction of the prison population, the Pentagon confirmed on Monday. This move nearly halves the number of remaining prisoners at the facility. Among the......

Iran's Female Executions Hit Historic High Amid Growing Human Rights Concerns

Iran's execution of women reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with 31 women put to death, according to a recent report by Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR). This marks the highest number of female executions since the organization began tracking such data in 2008. The report reveals a disturbing......

Zimbabwe Ends Death Penalty, Marking Significant Justice Reform

Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step in criminal justice reform by officially abolishing the death penalty, a move celebrated by human rights organizations including Amnesty International. The landmark legislation, signed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday,......

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......

Syrian Death Toll Reaches 528,500 as Conflict Marks Historic Shift

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has reported that Syria's devastating civil war has claimed over 528,500 lives since its outbreak in 2011, with recent figures incorporating newly confirmed casualties following significant changes in Damascus this December. The Britain-based monitoring......

Algeria Releases 60 Moroccan Migrants in Significant Prisoner Transfer

In a notable humanitarian development, Algeria has released 60 young Moroccan migrants who had been detained in various detention facilities, some for over three years. The transfer, conducted at the Zouj Beghal border crossing, marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to address the complex migrant......

Moroccan Human Rights Group Uncovers Alleged Detention Facility Masquerading as Mental Health Center

In a disturbing development from Central Morocco, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has called for authorities to investigate an alleged human trafficking operation following the discovery of 19 individuals held captive at a farm in Kelaat Sraghna province. The victims were reportedly......