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February 22, 2019

UN warns Egypt about executions

The UN human rights arm Friday raised concerns about the recent executions of 15 people in Egypt earlier this month, Anadolu Agency reports. Egyptian authorities should take all necessary...

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February 22, 2019

Algerians protest president’s bid for 5th term

Algerians on Friday staged demonstrations in several cities, including capital Algiers, to protest President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s planned bid for a fifth term in office. According to local media reports,...

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February 22, 2019

Secretary-general of Tunisian Nida Tounes Party resigns

The Secretary-General of Tunisia’s Nida Tounes Party, Slim Riahi, announced his resignation Friday, according to a statement on social media and his lawyer, Anadolu Agency reports. Riahi was cryptic on...

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February 22, 2019

Why is Egypt disallowing Haniyeh’s foreign tour?

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh left the Gaza Strip for Egypt on 3 February on a visit that was supposed to last for several days. It is now entering its...

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February 22, 2019

Sudan’s Bashir not to seek new term as president: Official

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir will not run for president in the polls slated for 2020, the intelligence chief of the country said on Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. Speaking to...

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February 22, 2019

Israel opens first ever embassy in Rwanda

Israel’s government on Friday opened its first ever embassy in Rwanda, a step seen as promoting its presence on the continent of Africa, Israel’s Broadcasting Authority reported. The new...

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February 22, 2019

UK urges Germany to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia

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February 22, 2019

Militant attacks may prompt greater cooperation between Iran and India against Pakistan

Tensions between Pakistan and its neighbours Iran and India are running high in the wake of deadly suicide attacks in the Iranian border province of Sistan-Baluchestan and Indian-controlled Kashmir....

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February 22, 2019

Hamas: Palestinians continue to defy Israel and protect Al-Aqsa

The Israeli occupation cannot stop Palestinians from protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque no matter what obstacles they put in their way, Hamas said in a statement released today. Highlighting the steadfastness...

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February 22, 2019

Egypt building Sharm El-Sheikh wall to protect tourists

Egypt has started the construction of a six metre wall around the popular tourist hotspot Sharm El-Sheikh, in a bid to protect foreign tourists from the ongoing conflict in...

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