Mauritania
NASA satellite reveals dramatic dust plumes over Mauritania
Dramatic images from NASA’s Aqua satellite captured dust plumes sweeping over Mauritania and the Atlantic Ocean on February 25,
UN-backed human rights investigators on Friday called for an "independent and impartial force" to protect civilians in Sudan's ongoing war, accusing both sides of war crimes, including murder, mutilation, and torture. In their first report, the fact-finding team warned that foreign governments arming and financing the warring factions could be complicit. The report also accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and their allies of crimes against humanity, including rape, sexual slavery, and persecution.
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Mauritania
NASA satellite reveals dramatic dust plumes over Mauritania
Dramatic images from NASA’s Aqua satellite captured dust plumes sweeping over Mauritania and the Atlantic Ocean on February 25,
Morocco
Moroccan activist sentenced to six months for Facebook post
A Moroccan court has sentenced activist Fouad Abdelmoumni to six months in prison for spreading false allegations, defamation, and insulting
Algeria
France tightens border controls against Algerian nationals
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced a “graduated response” to Algerian nationals entering the country, confirming that authorities have already
Algeria
Joint letter from 8 NGOs calls on UN Human Rights Council to address Algeria’s violations
Ahead of a meeting on March 6th of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch