So far Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait have all banned the new “Barbie” movie, stating that the film promotes homosexuality.
The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
The two North African countries, which share a long border, have been locked in a bitter rivalry for decades over Western Sahara.
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Avner Lahav: “My short stories are experiments in addressing reality; therefore, each story is in a different style, a parable. I don’t approach reality head-on but go around it.”
The representatives of South Africa and Algeria were reportedly responsible for the removal of Israel, an observer state, from the conference hall.
The Middle East and North Africa are geographical regions with a rich history dating back to ancient times.
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