Morocco Launches Online Platform for Citizenship Applications, Advancing Digital Justice Reforms
10 January 2024
The application for Moroccan nationality is now possible online, announced on Monday the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi.
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Moroccan Minister Accuses Algeria of ’State Terrorism’ in Sahara Attack
26 November 2023
The attack carried out against civilians in Smara in the Moroccan Sahara is a "state terrorism" committed by Algeria against Morocco, said Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Moroccan (…)
Morocco Approves Bill Allowing Fines as Alternative to Short Prison Sentences
26 October 2023
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted the bill on alternative sentences. The daily fine of between 100 and 2,000 dirhams was finally retained.
Morocco’s Justice Minister Calls Hotel Ban on Unmarried Couples ’Illegal’
5 October 2023
The Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, reiterated his opposition to the ban on unmarried couples sharing a room in a hotel, describing this measure as "illegal".
Morocco’s Justice Minister Calls for Women’s Restrooms in Courthouses, Citing Detainee Needs
21 September 2023
The Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, expressed outrage at the lack of women’s toilets in courthouses, which he says is a "real problem" for female detainees.
Moroccan Justice Minister Sparks Controversy with Pajama-Clad BBC Interview on Earthquake Aid
19 September 2023
On the web, Moroccan internet users criticized the outfit worn by the Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi during an interview given to an international channel.
Morocco Denies Accepting Algerian Aid After Earthquake, Minister Calls for Investigation
14 September 2023
Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi reacted to the controversy over the alleged "acceptance of Algerian aid" by Morocco, denouncing a misinterpretation of his remarks by certain (…)
Morocco Considers Bill to Grant Citizenship to Foreign Spouses of Moroccan Women
7 September 2023
The Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that a bill aimed at naturalizing foreigners married to Moroccan women has been presented to the government, which is (…)
Moroccan Justice Minister Warns of Growing LGBTQ Influence Amid Legal Ban
2 August 2023
Abdellatif Ouahbi, Minister of Justice and Secretary General of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), has once again spoken out about homosexuality. In Morocco, (…)
Morocco Considers Easing Hotel Restrictions for Unmarried Couples
1 August 2023
The Moroccan government is considering lifting the ban on unmarried couples sharing a hotel room.