Police Bust Counterfeit Money Ring in Meknes, Morocco; Three Arrested
31 July 2021
The elements of the Meknes police managed to dismantle a network specialized in the counterfeiting of banknotes. In total, three people were arrested.
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Morocco’s King Pardons Over 1,200 Prisoners on Throne Feast
30 July 2021
1,243 people have been pardoned by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the Throne Feast. These people convicted of various crimes are either at liberty or in detention.
Moroccan Man Faces Trial for 2016 Stabbing Attack in Granada, Spain
24 July 2021
A man of Moroccan origin is accused of having tried to stab another in December 2016 following a dispute in Granada. The public prosecutor’s office in the city has requested (…)
Three Moroccan Immigrants Sentenced to 7 Years for Assaulting Far-Right Activists in Madrid
22 July 2021
The Madrid court sentenced three young Moroccans to seven years in prison and to pay compensation of 4,100 euros for attacking two young militants of an extreme right-wing (…)
Morocco’s King Pardons 761 Prisoners for Eid Al Adha Holiday
21 July 2021
Some 761 people have been pardoned by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Eid Al Adha celebrated this Wednesday, July 21 in Morocco. These people convicted of various crimes (…)
Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi Sentenced to 6 Years in Controversial Espionage Case
20 July 2021
The Casablanca Court of Appeal sentenced journalist Omar Radi to 6 years in prison on Monday, July 19. Bad news for human rights associations, who have constantly called for (…)
Morocco Suspends Prison Visits Amid COVID-19 Surge
14 July 2021
Another consequence of the resurgence of Covid-19 infections, the prison administration has decided to suspend, indefinitely, family visits starting July 19.
Moroccan Youth Sentenced for Pickpocketing Spree in Bayonne, France
13 July 2021
The Bayonne Judicial Court sentenced a young Moroccan to 6 months in prison on Monday, July 12, for a series of pickpocketing incidents.
US Criticizes Moroccan Journalist’s Conviction, Citing Fair Trial Concerns
13 July 2021
The United States has reacted to the conviction of journalist Soulaiman Raissouni, who was sentenced to five years in prison for rape and kidnapping. They say they are closely (…)
Moroccan Journalist Sentenced to 5 Years for Sexual Assault, Press Freedom Groups Demand Release
12 July 2021
The verdict in the case of Moroccan journalist Soulaimane Raissouni has been handed down. The editor-in-chief of the daily Akhbar Al Yaoum was sentenced to five years in prison (…)