King Mohammed VI Pardons Over 400 Prisoners on Morocco’s Youth Day
22 August 2019
King Mohammed VI granted, on the occasion of the Feast of Youth, his pardon to 443 people convicted by various courts of the Kingdom.
Rights and Justice
Moroccan Prison Officials Deny Visitation Restrictions for Hirak Detainees in Tangier
21 August 2019
The families of Hirak detainees at the local prison in Tangier have never been prevented from meeting their loved ones, insist the officials of the prison administration in (…)
Morocco Launches Mobile One-Stop Shop for Expats in European Cities
20 August 2019
Bringing administrative services closer to Moroccans of the World. This is the objective of the One-Stop Shop initiated by the Kingdom for its nationals living abroad.
Rif Activist Faces Alleged Mistreatment in Moroccan Prison, Rights Group Claims
20 August 2019
The inhuman treatment suffered in the cell in Salé 2 by the activist, El Mortada Iamrachen, is not to the liking of the Thafra association. In this place where he is supposed (…)
Moroccan Doctors Face Legal Action for Alleged Desertion and Misconduct at Provincial Hospital
18 August 2019
Four doctors from the Lalla Meriem Provincial Hospital were questioned on Thursday, August 15, 2019, by the Larache Prosecutor’s Office, following a complaint filed by the (…)
Morocco Expands Traffic Laws with New Vehicle and Road Safety Offenses
18 August 2019
New provisions have been introduced in the Moroccan Highway Code. This change comes with the application of new offenses added to those already provided for by law.
Swiss Islamic Scholar Tariq Ramadan to Face Rape Accuser in French Inquiry
9 August 2019
Facing three rape complaints in France and a fourth in Switzerland, Swiss theologian Tariq Ramadan will be heard in France this fall and confronted with his accuser.
Morocco Compensates Victims of ’Years of Lead’ Human Rights Abuses
6 August 2019
Following the recommendations of the Equity and Reconciliation Instance (IER), 624 arbitration rulings have been executed by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) to do (…)
Morocco Passes Laws to Streamline Legal Processes for Expatriates
6 August 2019
During its last plenary session, the House of Councillors unanimously adopted a bill and three draft laws, including one affecting Moroccans living abroad.
EU-Morocco Partnership Prioritizes Migration Control Over Human Rights, Experts Say
30 July 2019
Over the years, Morocco has acquired the status of "Privileged Partner of Europe" thanks to its management of the flow of migrants and its fight against religious radicalism, (…)