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Morocco's Gen Z defies crackdown with new protests

Young Moroccans are preparing to resume pro-democracy demonstrations despite government repression that has left several dead and hundreds detained in what activists call a systematic crackdown.

Trump's Abraham Accords: Reshaping Middle East Diplomacy

The groundbreaking Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration, normalised relations between Israel and Arab nations, marking a seismic shift in Middle Eastern politics and creating new alliances that continue to influence global diplomacy today

Family survives hour-long orca attack on sailboat

A British family's sailing holiday turned into a nightmare when a pod of aggressive orcas repeatedly attacked their vessel off the coast of Morocco, in a terrifying encounter that lasted nearly an hour.

Aziz Ansari Saudi show sparks HRW donation return

Human Rights Watch returns donation from comedian Aziz Ansari following his controversial performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh comedy festival, raising questions about entertainment and human rights.

Morocco cracks down on TikTok protest movement

Moroccan authorities have detained dozens of young protesters in Casablanca after a TikTok-fuelled movement against 'discrimination and marginalisation' gained momentum, sparking concerns about digital rights and youth activism.

AFCON 2025 in jeopardy as Morocco protests escalate

Exclusive: The future of Africa's premier football tournament hangs in the balance as widespread protests and political instability in Morocco spark cancellation fears. CAF president Patrice Motsepe breaks his silence on the mounting crisis.

Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.

Badenoch suggests UK could ignore ECHR in Northern Ireland

Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK government could disregard European Court of Human Rights rulings in Northern Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from Sinn Féin and raising constitutional concerns.

Badenoch: UK must quit European human rights convention

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches explosive attack on European Convention on Human Rights, signalling potential UK withdrawal in major Tory conference speech that sets battle lines for next election.

Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash

Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.

Badenoch: UK must be ready to leave ECHR

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch warns Britain should prepare to exit European human rights court if it continues blocking Rwanda deportations, in exclusive interview.

Tories Threaten ECHR Exit in Sovereignty Push

Conservative Party considers dramatic withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights as Kemi Badenoch proposes major constitutional shake-up ahead of general election.

Badenoch: ECHR a 'straitjacket' on UK borders

Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on ECHR, claiming it prevents Britain from controlling its borders and demands fundamental reform of international human rights framework.

Tories use Brexit failure to attack human rights

The Conservative government is weaponising Brexit frustrations to justify withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening fundamental rights protections for British citizens.

Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.

UK to quit European human rights convention

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms UK's plan to withdraw from ECHR, marking dramatic shift in post-Brexit human rights framework and sparking political battle.

Morocco scraps medical fees after Gen Z protests

In an unprecedented display of youth power, Moroccan authorities have scrapped controversial medical school fees after massive student protests organised entirely through social media.

Morocco anti-corruption protests sweep nation

Thousands of Moroccans have taken to the streets in coordinated nationwide demonstrations, voicing mounting frustration over systemic corruption and demanding urgent political reforms from authorities.

Morocco protests turn deadly as police open fire

Moroccan cities erupt in violence as security forces fire live ammunition on demonstrators, marking the first deaths in escalating youth-led protests against government policies and economic conditions.

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