Algeria suspends for the moment its plans of hosting the Syrian refugees

After the step taken by Algeria, Morocco prevents some Syrian refugees from entering the Algerian territory

The decision taken by Algeria to host the Syrian refugees stranded in the Moroccan-Algerian borders, next to Figuig, has reassured a number of human rights activists. In a video published on social media on Monday, one of the Syrian refugees confirmed that the Moroccan army has stopped them from entering the Algerian territory.  

Syrian refugees : For Morocco, Algeria «has assumed its responsibilities»

Morocco elected vice president of the UN fourth committee

Saint-Lucia : An Algerian diplomat physically assaults his Moroccan counterpart

Abdelkrim Benatiq : Syrian refugees «have to pass through regular diplomatic channels»

Syrian refugees in Figuig : Human Rights Watch blames Morocco and Algeria

Morocco welcomes the adoption of Resolution 2351

A Syrian activist tackles Morocco for not hosting Syrian refugees

SPRI Military Spending : «Morocco is the 2nd largest spender in North Africa, behind Algeria»

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has released on Monday the military spending map of several countries. Morocco, according to the survey, spent in 2016 USD 3 293 million on military weapons, equipments, and research, a very modest number compared to Algeria.