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Italian ministers face allegations over release of Libyan official wanted by ICC

Judges in Italy have requested parliamentary approval to investigate two government ministers over their involvement in the release of Osama Almasri Najim, a Libyan official wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges including murder, rape, and torture. Najim, the head of Libya’s......

Lebanon vows accountability five years after Beirut port explosion

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged justice for the victims of the catastrophic Beirut port explosion, marking five years since the tragedy devastated the capital. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, killing over 220 people, injuring......

Transparency International Lebanon calls for justice on Beirut port explosion anniversary

As Lebanon prepares to mark the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, the Lebanese branch of Transparency International has issued a strong call for justice for the victims and their families. In a statement released ahead of the commemoration, the organization......

Lyon court sentences man to one year in prison for burning the Quran

Lyon – A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison by the Lyon Criminal Court after setting fire to a Quran outside the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in June 2025. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 2, shortly before the morning prayer. The man......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

Morocco unveils special stadium courts for 2030 World Cup to expedite justice

Morocco is preparing to introduce an innovative judicial framework for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to establish courtrooms inside stadiums. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced the initiative, which aims to manage minor offenses committed by foreign visitors efficiently and in accordance......

HM King Mohammed VI calls for unity to end Morocco’s ‘two-speed’ development

In his Throne Day speech commemorating 26 years since his accession to the throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed Morocco’s pressing need to bridge regional and socioeconomic disparities. Speaking on Tuesday night, the monarch declared that the nation must eliminate inequalities to ensure......

Joseph Kabila faces treason trial amid allegations of rebel ties

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, including murder, rape, and torture. The charges stem from his alleged support of the M23 rebel group, responsible for widespread violence......

Israel intercepts Handala aid ship as Gaza blockade tightens

In a move widely condemned by human rights organizations, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) intercepted the humanitarian aid vessel Handala in international waters on Saturday night. The ship, carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine, and water purification systems, was attempting to break the......