Morocco Turns to Desalination to Combat Thirst
In western Morocco, residents are relying on the Atlantic Ocean for drinking water, using mobile desalination stations to battle the
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Tunisians Cancel Jewish pilgrimage Celebrations
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Relatives of imprisoned activists gather at the International Criminal Court
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Amazigh Culture: Ancient Rejection of the Death Penalty
The trend to abolish the death penalty took off at the end of the World War II. However many people
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My country was a dictatorship before. This feels worse
Author: Nadia Marzouki (*). First appeared in New York Times.
I remember exactly when I knew that Tunisia was free.
It was February 2011, just weeks after a popular uprising had forced Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia’s longtime dictator, to flee the country. I was coming home for the first time in 10 years: My father was a prominent opponent of the regime, and it hadn’t been safe to stay. When I lived in Tunisia, I was used to being scrutinized and interrogated at the airport. But in 2011 a border officer welcomed me with an affable grin. In that moment, it was suddenly clear what the revolution had achieved.
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Tunisia cracks down on independent media
Tunisia under the rule of President Saied is increasing its crackdown on free speech. The media’s landscape is facing mounting
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PIRLS reading study: Moroccan students rank lowest
In the recently released results of the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), Morocco’s performance in 4th-grade reading
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The rich heritage of Tunisia’s traditional dress
Tunisia’s traditional dress is a true reflection of the country’s rich culture and history. It is known for its intricate
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Morocco’s population set to decline after 2065
Morocco currently has a population of approximately 38 million people, making it the second most populous country in the Maghreb
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6 Libyans face the death penalty for converting
Activists are warning that six Libyans are facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity, which is against the law
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Djellaba: The national Costume of Morocco
When one thinks of Morocco, the first thing that may come to mind is the rich culture and diversity of
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