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Moroccan Man Freed in Major Cannabis Trafficking Case, Awaits Trial
The indictment chamber of the Rennes Court of Appeal agreed to release a Moroccan man suspected of participating in the importation of two tons of cannabis from Morocco.
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Lost Phone Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Bust in Nancy, France
The trial of nine members of a drug trafficking network opened on Thursday at the Specialized Interregional Jurisdiction (Jirs) in Nancy. The network, which was supplied from several countries including Morocco, was dismantled after the discovery, by a passer-by, of the mobile phone of one of the suspects.
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Morocco Files Complaint Against French Media Over Earthquake Coverage
Following the coverage of the earthquake that occurred in Morocco, the National Press Council (CNP) has initiated legal proceedings against two French newspapers Charlie Hebdo and Libération.
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Moroccan Fugitive Sought in France for High-Speed Drug Trafficking Chase
A Moroccan is wanted by the French justice system for having transported a large quantity of cannabis resin and pure cocaine. He had fled from Villebrumier to Morocco after a chase with the gendarmes of the Departmental Squadron of Road Safety (EDSR) of Tarn-et-Garonne.
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Former French Minister Criticizes Morocco's Rejection of Earthquake Aid
Morocco’s refusal to accept French aid continues to provoke reactions. A former French minister criticizes Rabat’s attitude and is surprised that the United Kingdom, which is providing aid to the victims of the deadly earthquake that struck Al Haouz, made the same offer as Paris.
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Moroccan Inmate Flees French Prison to Check on Family After Earthquake, Faces Additional Sentence
A 42-year-old Moroccan detained in Reims (Marne), escaped to the Netherlands to check on his aunt in Morocco after the deadly earthquake that hit the country. In addition to the sentence he was serving for drug trafficking as a repeat offender, he was sentenced to six months in prison for the escape.
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Flight to Marrakech Canceled, Passengers Stranded at Dole-Jura Airport
A flight to Marrakech from Dole-Jura airport was canceled. Passengers were left to their own devices, without any alternative solution.
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Fundraiser Launched to Repatriate Body of Rouen Worker Killed in Tragic Accident
The family of Amine, a 39-year-old man who died tragically at the Zara store in Rouen on September 1, has launched an appeal for the generosity of potential donors to help repatriate the body and organize the funeral in Morocco.
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Comedian Yassine Belattar Sentenced for Threats Against Entertainment Figures
Indicted in March 2019 for death threats and crimes, Moroccan-origin comedian and polemicist Yassine Belattar was sentenced on Monday to four months in prison with a suspended sentence by the Paris Criminal Court.
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EU Lawmaker Urges France to Respect Morocco's Earthquake Response
As the controversy over France’s aid to Morocco, shaken by a violent earthquake on September 8, continues to rage, a Member of the European Parliament is criticizing Paris’ attitude and advising it to stop despising Rabat.
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Gad Elmaleh Urges France to Learn from Morocco's Earthquake Response
Invited to the "C l’Hebdo" show broadcast on Saturday on France 5, Moroccan comedian and actor Gad Elmaleh shared his point of view on several topics, including the earthquake that hit Morocco a week ago, urging France to "draw inspiration from Moroccan solidarity" rather than lecturing.
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Morocco Snubs French Government Aid After Deadly Earthquake, Sparking Diplomatic Tension
Morocco’s refusal to accept "official" aid from France after the deadly earthquake of September 8 continues to spark heated controversy in the Hexagon. The French executive says it feels humiliated by Morocco.