Trial Begins for Alleged Exploitation of Moroccan Child Migrants in Paris
14 December 2023
The trial of six men, all of Algerian origin, accused of exploiting unaccompanied Moroccan minors, opened this Thursday, December 14 in Paris.
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Major Drug Bust: 134 kg of Cannabis Seized at French-Spanish Border, Two Arrested
12 December 2023
A large quantity of drugs was seized last week inside a vehicle at the Cette-Eygun (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) level. Two Moroccans were arrested.
Moroccan Victim in Jacques Bouthier Sex Abuse Case Speaks Out, Reveals Trauma
12 December 2023
The Moroccan Aïcha, the main plaintiff in the Jacques Bouthier case, is struggling to overcome the violence she claims to have suffered from the former CEO of the Assu 2000 group.
Muslim High School in Lille Loses State Funding Amid Contract Termination
11 December 2023
The prefect of the North has terminated the contract linking the private Muslim high school Averroès in Lille to the State since 2008. Will the establishment appeal to the (…)
Former Charlie Hebdo Journalist Stripped of Simone Veil Prize Over Gaza Comments
10 December 2023
The Île-de-France region has decided to withdraw the Simone Veil Prize from Zineb El Rhazoui, former journalist of "Charlie Hebdo".
Carcassonne Exhumes Moroccan Veteran’s Remains Without Family Consent, Sparking Outrage
10 December 2023
After 25 years, the body of a Moroccan was exhumed by the city of Carcassonne to the surprise of his family, who claim they were not informed beforehand. Outraged, they are (…)
Moroccan Farmworkers in France Allege Labor Exploitation and Inhumane Living Conditions
10 December 2023
After several months, Moroccan workers find themselves without wages, and are living in inhumane conditions. The Carpentras public prosecutor’s office and the Avignon labor (…)
Islamophobic Graffiti Targets Mosque in Guingamp, France; First Such Incident in 40 Years
9 December 2023
The mosque in Guingamp, in the Côtes-d’Armor, was targeted overnight from Thursday, December 7 to Friday, December 8, 2023 by Islamophobic graffiti. A first in 40 years.
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.
French Muslim Council Urges Vigilance Amid Rising Tensions and Security Alerts
4 December 2023
The recent events taking place in France are pushing the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) to reiterate its call to Muslims in France to be extremely vigilant and to (…)