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N. Korean defector pleads to return

Pyongyang - Emirates Voice

A North Korean defector interrupted a United Nations human rights press conference in Seoul on Thursday to plead tearfully to be allowed to go back to her relatives in Pyongyang. More than 30,000 North Koreans have fled poverty and repression in their isolated homeland to move to the South. But they often struggle to make a living in the capitalistRead more

Sharjah’s Environmental Protection Authority issues 200 fines

Sharjah - Emirates Voice

Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) have issued 200 fines to combat environmental violations, most of which are related to littering. The campaign is a result of EPAA’s drive to educate and guide visitors on the necessity of adhering to the law which seeks to preserve the environment and prevent littering in order to keep it clean. HE Hana SaifRead more

Islamic Waqf organizations warn of Israeli violations

Jerusalem - Emirates Voice

The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf organizations on Monday said that the Al-Aqsa Mosque Campus is a responsibility of every Muslim, whether for protecting and defending it, and called on regaining international protection of the site against the face of escalating incursions by extremist Israeli settlers under Israeli police protection, and ongoing Israeli attempts to divide the campus of the mosque, whichRead more

883,000 traffic violations waived in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

More than 883,000 motorists had their traffic violations waived in Abu Dhabi, before the implementation of the new traffic laws, revealed the Abu Dhabi Police on Tuesday. Major Suhail Faraj Al Qubaisi, Head of Traffic Violations Department, Abu Dhabi Police, said that the cancellation of traffic points for drivers has been applied in line with the Year of Giving. HeRead more

Blocking of Websites Critical of Palestinian Authority

Ramallah - Emirates Voice

Beginning in early June, Palestinian internet providers began blocking approximately sixteen websites allegedly on grounds of a decision made by the Attorney General. Since then, these websites have been blocked and inaccessible to the public. The blocked websites often post news or opinions that are critical of the Palestinian Authority. Blocking websites on the internet may impinge on the rightRead more

22 per cent drop in traffic violations in Sharjah

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

There was a drop of 22 per cent in the number of traffic violations recorded by Sharjah Police in the last five months. The statistics released by the traffic and patrolling department of Sharjah Police indicated that 74,184 violations were recorded from the beginning of the year till the current date as compared to 95,718 violations in the same periodRead more

Koman Stresses Importance of Respecting Human Rights during Conflicts and Security Crises

Doha - ArabToday

HE Secretary-General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council Mohammed bin Ali Koman stressed Monday the importance of respecting human rights and the rule of law during times of conflict and when fighting against terrorism. Koman was speaking at the opening session of the International Conference on Human Rights Approach to Conflict Situations in the Arab Region. He said that heRead more

Arab Maghreb Union Secretary-General Calls for Adopting Preventative Methods to Avoid Conflicts

Doha - ArabToday

HE Secretary-General of the Arab Maghreb Union Taieb Baccouche called Monday for adopting preventative methods to avoid conflict, primarily dialogue, rather than violence which ultimately leads to terrorism and human rights violations. Speaking at the opening session of the International Conference on Human Rights Approach to Conflict Situations in the Arab Region, which opened in Doha Monday, Baccouche said thatRead more

Ragheb Allama stresses not to ignore violations

Beirut - Arab Today

Lebanese singer Ragheb Allama said that he will not accept any violations against him, hinting to the host who presented the photoshopped picture in which he appeared in Beirit's Hamra street during an explosion. He added, "I will not keep silent again towards any violations. I was ignoring such matters, while I will not keep silent again." The Lebanese singerRead more

Syrian opposition announce freeze of talks about peace negotiations

Beirut - Arab Today

About 10 Syrian opposition groups announced Monday they were suspending talks about planned peace negotiations this month in the Kazakh capital Astana, due to “violations” by Damascus of a four-day old truce. “As these violations are continuing, the opposition factions announce... the freezing of all discussion linked to the Astana negotiations,” they said in a joint statement, referring to talksRead more