As many as 219,000 temporary workers could lose out on access to the United States this year.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli tech workers could miss out on US visas as restrictions tighten
Afro-Turks join global outcry over George Floyd killing
The little-known community that largely traces its roots to the Ottoman slave trade is speaking out about police brutality.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Afro-Turks join global outcry over George Floyd killing
America's George Floyd protests – conversations from South Africa – watch
Watch live: A conversation between Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa Mogoeng Mogoeng and the Chief Rabbi of South Africa Warren Goldstein.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: America's George Floyd protests - conversations from South Africa - watch
Five jailed after banned Algeria demonstration
Lawyers accused the Algerian regime of attempting to repress peaceful anti-government protesters through banning demonstrations on the pretext of coronavirus restrictions..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Five jailed after banned Algeria demonstration
Suicide of Egyptian activist sparks controversy in Cairo
The suicide of 30-year old Egyptian LGBT activist Sarah Hegazy in Canada on June 13 sparked debate about LGBT rights in Egypt..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Suicide of Egyptian activist sparks controversy in Cairo
Tunisia won’t accept divided Libya, says president
'Tunis will not accept the division of Libya,' President Saied said, as he called for the formation of a legitimate government 'born of the will of the Libyan people'..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tunisia won’t accept divided Libya, says president
Lebanon has detained at least 100 activists since October
United in the face of oppression, demonstrators in Lebanon say their freedom of speech is under threat..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon has detained at least 100 activists since October
Libya's GNA, US Africa Command to jointly 'fight terrorism'
Announcement comes as Arab League ministers hold an emergency meeting to find 'a pause' in intensified fighting..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Libya's GNA, US Africa Command to jointly 'fight terrorism'
GCC faces possible setback with exodus of skilled professionals
The coronavirus pandemic coupled with the oil crisis is pushing foreign workers to exit the Gulf states, perhaps shaping future labor policies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: GCC faces possible setback with exodus of skilled professionals
Iraqi protesters set sights on local governors
Protesters in Iraq are demanding that provincial governors be sacked and the killers of demonstrators be found and prosecuted.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi protesters set sights on local governors