Palestine: IOF targets Palestinians Fishermen, Farmers
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Saturday morning opened fire at Palestinian fishermen and farmers in Gaza Strip. According to local sources, Israeli forces stationed along the eastern border of Gaza opened their machinegun fire at
Published : 04 February 2017
Morocco Harnesses the Sun’s Power
New $9bn solar plant has been praised for its great potential, but some locals say they are being left in the dark. OUARZAZATE, Morocco—The southern sun bakes down upon Morocco`s 580-megawatt solar plant, in line to
Published : 03 February 2017
Palestine UNSR Urges Security Council End Colonies
West Bank: United Nations Special Rapporteur urges the security council to stop illegal settlements GENEVA—United Nations Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk has called on the United Nations Security Council and the General Assembly to explore
Published : 03 February 2017
Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative Conference 2017
The Sixth Conference of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative concluded on 18 January 2017, at Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Following is the participants’ final Declaration, reflecting their demands and solidarity in the struggle against
Published : 02 February 2017
EU’s Biggest Pension Funds Invest Big in Colonies
Europe’s largest pension funds heavily invested in illegal Israeli settler colonies. Europe’s five largest pension funds have €7.5 billion invested in companies with business activities in and around illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. This
Published : 31 January 2017
Israel Razed 143 Palestinian Homes in January
An official Palestinian committee announced on Sunday that the Israeli occupation authorities demolished 143 Palestinian homes this month, Arab48.com has reported. The figure is double the number of homes destroyed by the Israelis in January
Published : 31 January 2017
IMF Approves New Jordan Loan
New IMF loan programme to Jordan agreed with gendered conditions, while civil society express concerns about human rights and impacts on the lives of women. In August 2016, the IMF board approved a three-year $723 million
Published : 31 January 2017
New Israeli Bill Legalizes More Land Theft
Israel`s ruling coalition tries to push back vote on legalizing seizure of Palestinian land. Coalition chairman says the bill, sponsored by Netanyahu, will be brought for a final vote on Tuesday, but Likud members say
Published : 30 January 2017
Algerian & U.S. Firms Sign $300m Farming Deal
Algerian firm signs $300 million farming deal with U.S. group An Algerian company has signed a deal with a U.S. group to set up agricultural projects worth $300 million in the North African country as it
Published : 25 January 2017
