Hirak protests continue across Algeria in solidarity with political prisoners
Close to 50 political detainees, most of them arrested for opposing the government and participating in the popular Hirak protests, remain in custody in Algeria
Morocco releases over 5,600 incarcerated people amid COVID-19 threat in prisons
Several human rights groups and organizations had appealed to the king for the release of all political prisoners and detainees, a large number of whom were part of the popular Rif protests in Morocco.
Algerians mark one year of anti-government Hirak movement
Protesters gathered in thousands to take part in marches and demonstrations against the government and the current political system in the country, which the people claim is rife with corruption and inefficiency
Algerians demand removal of all vestiges of Bouteflika regime
Ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for December 12, tens of thousands of people took to the streets against the continuing presence of associates of former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika in power
Differences rise within the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
Amidst speculation of its rift with the Saudis, the United Arab Emirates begins rapprochement with Iran.
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