Parliament

South African Parliament Votes to Close Its Israeli Embassy in Solidarity Move

Through a majority decision made on Tuesday, South African lawmakers voted for the closure of its Israeli embassy by a vote of 248 in favor and 91 against. The vote came after a meeting was held between President Cyril Ramaphosa and other world leaders who all accused Israel of committing genocide in … [Read more…]

A 300K Fine & Up To 7 Years In Prison: Egypt Parliament Toughens Sexual Harassment Laws

The Egyptian Parliament approved amends to the crimes of sexual harassment blackmailing, and bullying to have stricter penalties, which were drafted by the National Council for Women All kinds of verbal, physical, online, or visual harassment are penalized with a 200, 000 Egyptian pound fine and up to four years in prison. The punishment increases … [Read more…]