Tragedy in Tétouan: Recently Released Inmate Dies in Fatal Fall from Building
9 March 2020
A young man committed suicide in the Jamaâ Mezouak neighborhood, in Tétouan, a few days after his release from prison. He made a fatal fall.
Prison
Suspect in Bar Manager’s Murder Remains Jailed After Legal Delay
6 March 2020
In pre-trial detention since 2016, Marc S., suspected of having murdered a bar manager, thought he could be released last Tuesday. But the hearing did not take place within the (…)
Moroccan Mayor Jailed for Bribery in Electricity Connection Scandal
4 March 2020
The president of the commune of Ouled Aissa was sentenced to two years in prison, including 10 months firm, and a fine of 10,000 DH. This is the verdict handed down by the (…)
Imprisoned Moroccan Protest Leader on Hunger Strike, Seeks Unusual Donation
2 March 2020
Nasser Zefzafi, leader of the Rif Hirak, who has been on a hunger strike for 9 days, wants to make a rather surprising donation. This is at least what his father, Ahmed, has (…)
Moroccan Stylist Confesses Role in Celebrity Blackmail Scandal, Implicates Singer
2 March 2020
Moroccan stylist Aïcha Ayach admits her involvement in the administration of the "Hamza mon bb" account. Since she was extradited from the United Arab Emirates, she has made (…)
Suspect in 2019 Bayonne Mosque Attack Dies in French Prison
29 February 2020
The octogenarian Claude Sinké, the alleged perpetrator of the attack on the Bayonne mosque, died in prison. He was in pre-trial detention at the Mont-de-Marsan prison since (…)
Fashion Designer Denies Involvement in "Hamza mon bb" Social Media Scandal
27 February 2020
Fashion designer Aicha Ayach, the alleged mastermind behind the "Hamza mon bb" accounts on Instagram and Snapchat, created a big surprise during her interrogation at the (…)
Moroccan Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Raping and Impregnating 12-Year-Old Niece
23 February 2020
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for incestuous rape on his 12-year-old niece, who became pregnant. This was the verdict handed down by the Rabat Court of (…)
Moroccan YouTuber Sentenced to Prison for ’Offensive’ Content Against State
23 February 2020
Rachid Tahiri, 39, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for broadcasting on the video hosting platform YouTube content deemed offensive. This is the verdict handed (…)
Belgian Prison Escapee Eludes Capture Due to Delayed Alert System
22 February 2020
The late arrival of national, European and international alerts was very beneficial for Oualid Sekkaki, one of the five inmates who escaped on December 19 from the Turnhout (…)