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Originally published December 3, 1999

Head of human rights council hopes victims of forced disappearance or arbitrary detention will be fairly compensated
Chief justice of the Supreme Court and head of the Advisory Human Rights Council (CCDH), Driss Dahhak, hoped Wednesday that victims of arbitrary detention and relatives of missing persons will receive a fair compensation. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/99
Small business an integral part of economic development
The government’s support for small and medium business was stressed yesterday in a meeting between chairman of the Egyptian investment Authority Mohammed EL Ghamrayri and investors in the Suez free zone. Egypt, Economics, 12/3/99
Y2K problem will not effect Saudi Arabia's petroleum production
Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Venezuela asserted in a statement issued in Riyadh yesterday that their petroleum production will not be affected by the computer problems that could occur at the start of the year 2000, saying that tests and research were conducted concerning this matter to make sure that these countries' production is secure, even in case of problems in the international petroleum industry as a whole. Saudi Arabia, Economics, 12/3/99
Morocco to build industrial waste treatment in Casablanca with German help
Morocco is studying the possibility of building in the megalopolis of Casablanca an industrial waste treatment plant with the help of Germany. Morocco, Economics, 12/3/99
New Iraqi law to limit travel abroad
Iraqi sources announced today the issuance of an Iraqi law previously that intensifying the imposed sanctions on Iraqis who leave the country illegally. Iraq, Politics, 12/3/99
Sudanese National Council backs Djibouti agreement
The Sudanese National Council (parliament) on Thursday announced its backing and welcome of the Djibouti agreement between Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the former Sudanese Prime Minister al-Sadeq al-Mahdi. Sudan, Politics, 12/3/99
Social dialogue resumes in Rabat
Social dialogue between the government, trade unions and the bosses' organization, Morocco's General Enterprise Confederation (CGEM), resumes this Friday afternoon, said the government-spokesman Khalid Alioua. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/99
Nigerian culture minister hails Moroccan experience in safeguarding legacy
Nigerian Minister of Culture and Tourism Ojo Maduekwe praised Morocco's experience in safeguarding its legacy. Morocco, Culture, 12/3/99
UNESCO adds 48 new sites to world heritage list
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added 48 new sites to the world heritage list, already comprising 630 natural and historical sites. Regional, Culture, 12/3/99
RAM flights resume today
Trade unions and the Moroccan carrier "Royal Air Maroc"(RAM) management reached Thursday night an agreement putting an end to the strike crippling the airline since Nov 30. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/99
Morocco wins two bronze medals in Arab chess championships
Morocco won two bronze medals in the 15th Arab chess championships, held Nov. 19-30 in Aden, Yemen. Regional, Sports, 12/3/99

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