Mauritania dismantled nearly 150 migrant smuggling networks in 2024
Mauritania shut down nearly 150 migrant smuggling networks in 2024, with dozens more disrupted in just the first few months
The US administration's decision to reallocate $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon has incited frustration among Egyptian officials. According to sources cited by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Egypt's military perceives this move as emblematic of a dual US stance, undermining its regional partnership, especially amid Egypt's role in mediating Gaza conflicts with Qatar. The redirection, seen as a US stance against human rights abuses in Egypt, including widespread dissent suppression, signals a complex diplomatic recalibration.
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