Belgian-Moroccan Restaurateur Jailed in Morocco Over Social Media Posts
20 December 2023
While he went to Morocco to settle an inheritance issue, a Belgian restaurateur of Moroccan origin finds himself in prison.
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Major Drug Trafficking Trial Opens in Brussels, Linking Morocco to European Networks
18 December 2023
The mega-trial for international cocaine and cannabis trafficking scheduled for early November finally opened in Brussels on Monday before the correctional court relocated to (…)
Trial Continues for 13 Accused in Brutal 2019 Kidnapping and Death of Belgian-Moroccan Man
8 December 2023
The trial of the 13 individuals charged with criminal conspiracy and torture resulting in the death without intent of Hilal Makhtout, a young Moroccan from Genk continues (…)
Belgian Father Accused of Starving 3-Year-Old Son to Death Changes Legal Counsel
8 December 2023
The Moroccan residing in Belgium Mohammed Taoussi, 29, indicted for having starved and killed Wassim, his 3-year-old son, has changed lawyers.
Muslim Boxing Coach Ekram Sarrokh Enters Belgian Politics to Empower Women
5 December 2023
Boxing coach, educator, Ekram Sarrokh, born to a Moroccan mother, is entering politics. This Muslim woman is running in the upcoming elections in Belgium to strengthen her (…)
Wanted Belgo-Moroccan Drug Lords Evade Justice in Dubai and Morocco
5 December 2023
On the list of the most wanted drug traffickers are several Belgo-Moroccans. They now live in Morocco, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, thus escaping Belgian and French (…)
Belgian Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Morocco for Child Rape Charges
4 December 2023
The Meknes Court of Appeal does not recognize any mitigating circumstances for Belgian Marc Moerman, 59, tried on appeal for raping his son and stepchildren.
Belgian Teen Sarah Chaari Clinches Gold at Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester
4 December 2023
The Belgian-Moroccan Sarah Chaari won the gold medal in the -67 kg category at the Grand Prix in Manchester, thus making history for Belgium in a competition of this level.
Flanders Halts Adoptions from Morocco, Gambia, and Haiti Amid Transparency Concerns
29 November 2023
Flanders has decided to stop its collaboration with Morocco in the context of international adoption. From now on, families wishing to adopt children will no longer be able to (…)
Moroccan Man Arrested for International Terrorist Threats and Extortion Scheme
29 November 2023
The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ), in close collaboration with the services of the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested on Monday (…)