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EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU deepens police co-operation with Egypt ― Libyan authorities escalate crackdown on humanitarian organisations ― NGO accuses Moroccan authorities of ‘forced disappearances’ ― EU announces financial support for Palestinian Authori…
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has signed a working agreement with Egypt. Libyan authorities have suspended the operation of ten humanitarian NGOs after accusing them of facilitating the “resettlement” of...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has suspended most of its...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
Illegal arrest and detention of Libyan Asset Recovery head reflects worsening Libyan corruption
Endemic corruption in Libya continues to deter foreign investment, cripple public services, and erode trust in government. In the past year, Libya fell to its lowest-ever ranking in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index,...
Owner: The Middle East Institute (Non-Profit)
From Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi, President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya
AZERBAIJAN, March 26 - 26 March 2025, 15:13 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dear Mr. President, It is with great pleasure that I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency on the...
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
ITALY: Government considering new use for detention centres in Albania after third failed transfer ― Continued controversy and ICC investigation over deportation of Libyan war crimes suspect ― Refugee rights activists among people targeted in spyware a…
The government is reportedly investigating the possibility of repurposing its controversial detention centres in Albania into repatriation centres. The impacts of the government’s decision to release and deport a Libyan general who is subject to...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
Dairy Product Market in Libya to Grow at 4% CAGR Through 2034, Says Fact.MR
Libya’s dairy market is growing, fueled by increasing demand, strong trade partnerships, better retail options, and the nutritional value of dairy products. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A recent research...
MEDITERRANEAN: Four children lost in two shipwrecks ― People seeking asylum subjected to invasive surveillance in Greek camp ― Italy resumes transfers to detention centres in Albania ― Recriminations over Italian government’s repatriation of Libyan gen…
Four children have died in two shipwrecks in the Mediterranean. A recent NGO report has revealed that people housed in the closed controlled access centre on the Greek island of Samos are subjected to invasive surveillance practices. The Italian...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Criticism over EU transfer of € 1 billion to Egypt for ‘credible steps’ on democracy and human rights ― New cases of migrant abuses by the Libyan authorities include mass deportation and torture in detention ― Tunisia’s detention …
Critics have argued that EU aid to Egypt strengthens President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s authoritarian rule and enables the repression of refugees and dissidents. Libyan authorities have deported more than 600 people to Niger. NGOs and advocates in...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
Attorney General Ford Calls on Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Countries Facing Dangerous Conditions
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with 14 other attorneys general to urge the Biden administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for all 17 countries currently designated, or at least...
Owner: American Government
Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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January 10, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the...
Owner: American Government
FIFA President Urges Peace Amid Global Conflicts
(MENAFN) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has appealed for peace in Gaza as well as other conflict zones worldwide, expressing deep empathy as he shared that he has been moved to tears alongside distressed children and grieving mothers. During a...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Concerns about planned refugee law in Egypt ― EU-funded rescue centre in Libya finally set to open ― European Commission withholding outcomes of Tunisia human rights inquiry ― EU member states and NGOs condemn Israeli ban on UNRW…
Egypt is planning to start registering refugees itself instead of relying on the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). An EU-funded search and rescue centre in Libya is reportedly set to become fully operational following years of delays. The...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU accused of funding forced deportations from Türkiye ― European Commission President calls for development of ‘return hubs’ ― Egypt and Tunisia reportedly reluctant to co-operate with EU on migration deals; Libya showing more ‘c…
A new investigative report has revealed the EU’s indirect involvement in forced deportations from Türkiye to Syria and Afghanistan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the development of ‘return hubs’ in advance of an...
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
A Lifelong Commitment: Reflections on Feminist Civic Space in the Arab Region
The Journey into Feminism My journey into gender equality began unexpectedly during my doctoral research. I was studying the socio‑economic impact of labor migration from Egypt to Saudi Arabia in the 1980s. In one village, as much as 95% of the...
Owner: Oxfam International (Non-profit)
RCP welcomes refugee doctors to the UK: ‘we want to support them on their professional journey and help to rebuild their lives’
Launched to celebrate Refugee Week in June 2025, the RCP scheme has so far supported 45 doctors from more than 15 countries, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan and Libya. Welcoming attendees at this week’s online session for new members,...
Owner: Royal College of Physicians (Non-profit)
Call for Application for Phase 4 of the UNESCO World Heritage Mentorship Programme for African World Heritage Professionals
Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 (Midnight Paris Time). Application materials: CV and Motivation letter to be sent to: WH-Africa@unesco.org with copy to Jessica Roland Williams j.roland-williams@unesco.org The UNESCO Mentorship Programme...
Owner: United Nations
16 Nations Call for Protection of Gaza Aid Flotilla
(MENAFN) Foreign ministers from South Africa and 15 other nations voiced their concerns on Tuesday regarding the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is en route to Gaza. The ministers, in a joint statement issued by South Africa's...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Tarabot Law Firm Moves to New Office in Tripoli to Accommodate Ongoing Growth
The relocation reflects the firm’s continued development and long-term commitment to legal excellence in Libya. TRIPOLI, LIBYA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tarabot Law Firm, one of most trusted law firms in Libya, is pleased to announce...
Morocco declares willingness to solve ‘issues’ with bordering nation
(MENAFN) Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has expressed his willingness to engage in open and responsible talks with Algeria to address the long-standing issues between the two neighboring countries, emphasizing their shared deep historical and cultural...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Experts at NCRI-US Conference Welcome E3’s Snapback Sanctions, Urge Ending the Iranian Regime’s Nuclear Program
Maryam Rajavi: Activation of the snapback mechanism and enforcement of UN Security Council resolutions is belated but urgent and necessary WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At an online policy conference,...