In 2016, the Islamic State (ISIS) lost vast territories in Iraq, Syria and Libya under a military onslaught from the United States-led Global Coalition against the group. While this is very positive news, without a clear ..
The fourteen-year old International Criminal Court (ICC) has always had a troubled relationship with Sub-Saharan countries and their leaders. Its reputation was, however, severely tested in October 2016 when three African ..
The European Union prolonged sanctions against Belarus for one year in yesterday’s decision (27 February) by the Council. The measures include an arms embargo, an asset freeze and a travel ban against four people listed in ..
Malta’s minister for civil liberties, Helena Dalli, launched a conference on LGBT rights across the European Union, urging politicians to join in “helping shape public opinion, not to be led by it”. Ms. Dalli was speaking ..
Morocco said yesterday (26 February) that it would withdraw its forces from a United Nations-controlled buffer zones in the disputed Western Sahara territory. The buffer zone has been for months in a standoff with troops from the ..