Arab Justice Ministers Adopt Algerian Proposal to Protect Children in Conflict Zones

The 42nd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, held in Algeria, concluded with consensus on key initiatives, notably an Algerian proposal for a model law protecting children from recruitment in armed conflicts. Justice Minister Lotfi Boudjemaa also highlighted the approval of an Algerian-led plan to establish an Arab network to combat synthetic drugs. The meeting addressed the implementation of agreements concerning anti-terrorism, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and personal data protection. With 12 ministers in attendance, Algeria officially assumed the presidency of the Council, succeeding Sudan, and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and condemning all threats to the security of Arab states.