Morocco
Moroccan Man Arrested for Holding Parents Hostage in Garage at Knifepoint
A 30-year-old individual with multiple criminal records was arrested for having sequestered his parents in a garage, threatening them with a knife.
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Beni Mellal
Morocco
Belgian Tourist Robbed at Knifepoint in Beni Mellal, Morocco; Police Launch Manhunt
A Belgian national on vacation in Beni Mellal was attacked with a knife, last Saturday, January 25, by a group of individuals whose identity is still unknown.
Morocco
Surgeon Faces Prison for Alleged Negligence in Police Chief's Death
Prosecuted for failure to assist a person in danger and involuntary manslaughter, the doctor of a private clinic in Beni Mellal was referred to the Attorney General at the court of first instance.
Morocco
Domestic Violence Tragedy in Beni Mellal: Wife Killed, Husband Attempts Suicide
An individual violently struck his wife in the neck area, in Beni Mellal . He then tried to commit suicide by ingesting a chemical acid substance.
Morocco
Moroccan Interior Ministry Suspends Béni-Méllal Mayor Over Corruption Allegations
Faced with the damning accusations against the person of Ahmed Chada, a political member of the Popular Movement (MP), the Ministry of the Interior has taken its responsibilities. The president of the commune of Béni-Méllal is simply suspended from his duties for "mismanagement, corruption and embezzlement".
Morocco
Agricultural Workers Injured as Pickup Truck Overturns in Morocco
The overturning of a pickup truck on Wednesday evening on the road to Lâayayta left 23 injured. The victims, all agricultural workers, were on board the vehicle during the accident.
Morocco
Moroccan Imam Jailed for Adultery and Sexual Misconduct in Beni Mellal
An imam serving in a mosque in Beni Mellal was sentenced by the courts to a prison term for incitement to debauchery, sexual harassment and adultery.
Morocco
Serial Mosque Thief Arrested in Beni Mellal, Morocco
The "mosque thief" was finally apprehended on Thursday, November 8 by the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Sidi Jaber in the province of Béni Mellal .
Morocco
Alarming Video Exposes Drug Use Among Moroccan Students Near Schools
A video widely circulated on Friday, October 31, 2019, showing several students using drugs, has shocked internet users. This scene, which is becoming more and more common in the perimeters of certain Moroccan schools, is a concern for the authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Mother Seeks Missing Son After Hospital Denies Care for Bipolar Crisis
A Moroccan living abroad (MRE) has simultaneously issued a call for help and a missing person report. Her 57-year-old son suffering from bipolar disorder has disappeared after being refused at the Provincial Hospital of Béni Mellal .
Spain
Spanish Court's Light Sentence Shocks Family of Slain Moroccan Immigrant
A Moroccan family, originally from Béni Mellal, was surprised by the light sentence handed down by a Spanish court against the murderer of their son, a Moroccan residing in Spain.
Morocco
Tragic Accident: Father Dies While Butchering Sheep for Eid al-Adha in Morocco
A tragedy struck a family during the celebration of Eid al-Adha in Beni Mellal. The father who was butchering a sheep was killed by an accidental knife gesture.