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United Nations General Assembly extends human rights chief Volker Turk's mandate by four years despite US and Israeli opposition

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to extend the mandate of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk for an additional four years, pushing through despite vocal opposition from Russia and Israel, alongside threats of financial reassessment from the United States. In......

Netanyahu's office condemns New York mayor's remarks over possible arrest during UN General Assembly

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized comments made by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who suggested that Israeli leader could face arrest if he travels to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in September. The exchange marks the latest......

Morocco’s national security expands modernization drive at 70th anniversary

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security, known as the DGSN, marked its 70th anniversary on May 16 as the institution continued a broad modernization strategy focused on crime reduction, digital transformation, police training, and international security cooperation. Created in 1956 after......

UN approves global AI scientific panel despite US opposition

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to establish a 40 member global scientific panel tasked with assessing the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, moving ahead despite strong objections from the United States. The resolution was adopted by 117 votes in favor......

Interpol concludes 93rd general assembly in Marrakech with pivotal security resolutions

The 93rd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) concluded on Thursday in Marrakech, following four days of discussions that led to key resolutions aimed at enhancing the organization’s operational strategies and addressing global security challenges. The......

Hammouchi hails success of 93rd Interpol General Assembly in Marrakech

The 93rd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) concluded in Marrakech with notable success, according to Abdellatif Hammouchi, Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Hammouchi highlighted......

Lucas Philippe of France elected as Interpol president

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has elected Lucas Philippe, a senior French police official, as its new president. The election took place during the 91st General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, on Thursday. Philippe will succeed Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who has held the position......

Germany’s police chief praises Morocco’s efficient security cooperation

Germany’s Criminal Police President, Holger Münch, has highlighted the longstanding and effective security collaboration between Germany and Morocco, calling it a partnership that continues to strengthen. Speaking after a meeting in Marrakech with Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of......

Interpol general assembly opens in Marrakech with global police leaders

The 93rd session of the Interpol General Assembly officially began on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco, gathering senior law enforcement officials and police chiefs from its 196 member countries. This annual meeting, Interpol’s highest governing body, is the world’s largest forum for police leaders......