Morocco Launches Free Legal Aid Network for Expatriates
5 May 2020
The Delegate Ministry to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad is coming to the aid of MREs. It announced on Sunday the (…)
Rights and Justice
Morocco Prosecutes Nearly 50,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
4 May 2020
Nearly 50,000 people are being prosecuted in court by the various public prosecutor’s offices in the kingdom for violating the state of health emergency.
Oxfam: 4.3 Million Moroccan Households Lack Social Protection Amid COVID-19 Crisis
3 May 2020
Despite the efforts made to help Moroccans feel less the adverse effects of the crisis related to the coronavirus, 4.3 million households operating in the informal sector do (…)
Former Moroccan Official Denies Corruption Allegations, Plans Legal Action
29 April 2020
The former government spokesperson returned to his Facebook page to address the accusations made against him by Lahcen Bouarfa of the PAM in a video released this Friday. (…)
Morocco Launches Remote Court Hearings Nationwide, Boosting Judicial Efficiency
27 April 2020
Moroccan courts can now hold remote hearings. This measure has been in effect since Thursday, and several courts have adopted it, which satisfies many people awaiting a judgment.
Morocco Weighs Cannabis Legalization as Global Trend Grows
24 April 2020
After Canada, Lebanon also legalized cannabis for medical purposes on Thursday, April 24, 2020. However, Morocco, the world’s largest producer, is still hesitant to give the (…)
Morocco’s Human Rights Council Urges Faster Implementation of National Action Plan
20 April 2020
The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) advocates for the acceleration of the implementation of the national action plan on democracy and human rights.
Brussels Man Arrested for Brutal Attack on Ex-Wife During Lockdown
19 April 2020
Mohamed Daly, a repeat offender, is in custody for having disfigured for life his ex-wife with a bladed weapon in Molenbeek. Prosecuted for intentional assault and battery, he (…)
Lawmaker Flouts Health Emergency Rules for Early Campaign in Draâ-Tafilalet
19 April 2020
A Pdjitse deputy violated the state of health emergency in Draâ-Tafilalet to please his activists.
Moroccan YouTuber Sentenced to One Year in Prison for COVID-19 Misinformation
18 April 2020
Arrested by the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) and placed in custody for broadcasting, on her channel, erroneous content on the current crisis, "Mi Naima" now (…)