Morocco
Morocco's Ombudsman Sees 7.84% Rise in Complaints, Reaching Over 5,400 in 2021
In 2021, 5,409 complaints were received by the Ombudsman of the Kingdom, up 7.84% compared to 2020.
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Complaint
Sport
CAF Official Suspended for 5 Years After Sexual Assault Allegation at African Nations Championship
A Moroccan, an official of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), filed a complaint against the regional body’s media officer, Beninese journalist Sohounde Peperipé, whom she accuses of sexual assault. CAF has suspended the accused for five years.
Belgium
Defense Challenges Evidence in Brussels Airport Heist Trial, Seeks Acquittal for Moroccan Suspect
The lawyer of Houssein B., of Moroccan origin and accused of being one of the main perpetrators of the Brussels-National airport robbery in February 2013, pleaded on Monday before the Brussels Court of Appeal for his acquittal.
Sport
CAF Takes Legal Action Against Morocco for CHAN 2022 Boycott
After Morocco’s boycott of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the organizing committee has just seized the competent judicial body of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which reacted on Monday through a press release.
Spain
Spanish Court Orders Compensation for Moroccan Wrongfully Detained in 9/11 Investigation
The case of Farid Hilali , a Moroccan imprisoned without trial for nearly five years due to suspicions of links to the 9/11 attacks in the United States, has ended with a decision by the Audiencia Nacional. It ordered the Ministry of Justice to pay compensation to Hilali, in recognition of the damages caused by his preventive detention of 1,710 days.
Morocco
Italy Drops TLS Contact for Visa Services After Moroccan Complaints
Under fire for several months, TLS Contact is losing one of its biggest clients in terms of visa issuance. The Italian embassy in Rabat has announced the replacement of the latter by a new operator.
Morocco
Morocco Counters Paternity Claim Against Late King Hassan II with Fraud Complaint
After 18 years of calm, the case of the alleged "hidden daughter" of King Hassan II resurfaced with a paternity suit filed in Belgium on one side, and on the other, a complaint filed by Morocco for "fraud".
France
Domestic Violence Case Near Valenciennes: Moroccan Man Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison
Found guilty of domestic violence, a Moroccan residing in Douchy-les-Mines, near Valenciennes, was sentenced to eight months in prison. Following an altercation, his wife had filed a complaint against him.
Morocco
Belgian Woman Sues Morocco After Violent Ax Attack by Mentally Ill Man
Assaulted with a hatchet on January 15, 2022 in Agadir by a 31-year-old man, later interned in psychiatry , a Belgian sexagenarian from Mons and resident in Morocco has decided to file a complaint against the Moroccan state. She blames it in particular for "letting mentally ill people roam the streets."
Morocco
Tourist Files Complaint Against Agadir Taxi Driver for Overcharging Scam
In Agadir, a petit taxi driver defrauded a tourist who filed a complaint against him. In addition to a possible fine that will be imposed on him, he could have his driver’s license revoked.
Morocco
Casablanca Official Accused of Immigration Fraud Scheme
A PAM (Authenticity and Modernity Party) elected official in Casablanca is the subject of a complaint for fraud and issuing bad checks. Candidates for immigration to Europe accuse him of fraud.
Morocco
EU Corruption Probe: Morocco Denies Involvement as Investigation Continues
At a joint press conference with the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, addressed the role that Morocco may have played in the corruption scandal in the European Parliament.