Morocco
Morocco Introduces New Code of Conduct for Prison Staff to Align with UN Standards
A "Code of Conduct and Professional Obligations of Personnel" has just been published by the Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR).
Topic
Prison
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Fined and Given Suspended Sentence in Customs Case
Hakim Ben Aïssa, a journalist from an electronic site based in the Rif, was sentenced to four months in prison with a suspended sentence, accompanied by a fine of 110,500 DH to be paid to the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, with confiscation of his personal car. This is the verdict of the Al-Hoceima Court.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker's Son Jailed for Assaulting Police Officer in Parking Dispute
The son of a parliamentarian from the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) and his friend have been incarcerated in the civil prison of Benguerir, by the King’s Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance.
Morocco
Moroccan Youths Jailed for Social Media Call to Vandalize Rabat Buses
Three young people from Salé were sentenced last Thursday to eight months in prison for calling on social networks to damage the new buses in the capital, operated by the Alsa company, by tagging "Salé", the name of the city, instead of "Rabat".
Spain
Moroccan Father Faces 15-Year Sentence for Daughter's Sexual Abuse in Spain
The Attorney General of the city of Albacete has requested a 15-year prison sentence against the Moroccan residing in Spain, who sexually abused his minor daughter for nearly 2 years.
Morocco
Portuguese Man Sentenced in Morocco for Illegal Firearms Smuggling
The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Tangier sentenced, on Thursday, September 26, a Portuguese national to 2 years in prison, for his alleged involvement in a case of possession and attempted introduction of firearms and live ammunition into Moroccan territory, without legal authorization.
Morocco
Laayoune Prison Denies Inmate Death Rumors, Calls Reports 'False'
The information that circulated about the death of an inmate in the Laayoune prison would only be pure speculation. This is what the administration of the penitentiary institution has just affirmed in a press release.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Lawmaker Faces 20-Year Sentence in Billion-Dollar Corruption Case
In the case of the former MP, Zine El Abidine El Houass, known as "Moul 17 billion", the competent public prosecutor’s office requested, last Wednesday, a sentence of 20 years in prison against the former Istiqlal deputy.
Morocco
Moroccan Military Court Sentences Four Conscripts to Prison for Insubordination
The four conscripts who were arrested a few weeks ago for insubordination have each been sentenced to one year in prison by the Military Court of Rabat. Indeed, during military training, the defendants refused to carry out orders given by their superiors.
Morocco
Moroccan Student Jailed for Sharing Video of Scandinavian Tourists' Murder
A student from the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in Fez was sentenced to three years in prison for sharing a video in which the murder of the two Scandinavian tourists near Marrakech could be seen.
Belgium
Belgian ISIS Fighter Who Threatened Nation's Destruction Captured in Syria
Currently in prison in Syria, Abdellah Nouamane is a well-known Antwerp jihadist in Belgium. His main goal was to destroy this country.
Morocco
Gas Station Employees in Imintanout Arrested for Alleged 150,000 Dirham Theft
The owner of a gas station in Imintanout filed a complaint against two of his employees, on suspicion of theft and breach of trust. They were incarcerated in the Oudayas prison, pending their appearance before the court.