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Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Macron calls for end to strikes on energy, civilian infrastructure in Israel-Iran war
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday strikes on civilians and on civilian infrastructures had to stop in the week-long conflict between Israel and Iran, adding Tehran should show its willingness to return to the negotiating table concerning its nuclear program. 'For several days now, France has had a clear, simple voice: there is no justification for strikes against energy infrastructures and civilian populations,' he told reporters when he arrived at the Paris airshow.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Guinea's military junta sets up up election body for December vote
DAKAR, Senegal — Guinea's military junta has created a new institution that will be responsible for managing elections, including a constitutional referendum in September and the general and presidential elections set for December. Guinea is one of several West African countries where the military has taken power and delayed a return to civilian rule. Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, in power since 2021, agreed in 2022 to launch a democratic transition after a Dec. 31, 2024, deadline.
