Family Accused of Kidnapping and Raping Teen Girl in Larache Land Dispute Revenge Plot
18 December 2019
A girl was the victim of sexual assault and rape for a week by a family in Larache.
Rights and Justice
Lawyer Sentenced for $72 Million Fraud Against AB InBev Heirs
13 December 2019
The lawyer of the heirs of AB InBev was sentenced to 2 years in prison, including 15 months suspended, for money laundering and breach of trust. Farida Chorfi is accused of (…)
Human Rights Group Condemns Morocco’s Plan to Reopen Ceuta Border Crossing
9 December 2019
The Northern Observatory for Human Rights (ONDH) denounced the decision of the Moroccan government to soon restore the situation of the Bab Sebta border crossing.
Couple Confesses to Child Murder in Larache, Citing Infidelity Suspicions
1 December 2019
The couple accused of committing a homicide in Larache have finally confessed. The residents of the locality, frustrated and still in shock, call on the justice system to be (…)
Moroccan Drug Lord Implicates 50 Gendarmes in 423-Ton European Trafficking Operation
29 November 2019
The drug trafficker involved in an international drug trafficking case being tried by the Rabat court has made confidences about his modus operandi. He had denounced about (…)
Moroccan Student Faces Trial for Public Kiss with Minor, Sparking Controversy
27 November 2019
The 22-year-old man prosecuted for public indecency will appear before the court of first instance of Tiznit on December 12. This will be the beginning of a trial that will (…)
Moroccan NGO Launches Hard-Hitting Film to Combat Child Labor Exploitation
26 November 2019
The National Institute of Solidarity with Women in Distress (INSAF) is about to launch a "shocking" film on child labor. Titled "Arrests", this film aims to raise awareness (…)
Moroccan Teacher Sentenced to One Year for Bigamy, Court Reduces Initial Penalty
25 November 2019
The two-year sentence handed down against a teacher married to two men by the Court of First Instance of [Meknès] was commuted to one year on appeal.
Violent Clashes Erupt After Casablanca Soccer Derby, Leaving Officers Injured and Vehicles Damaged
25 November 2019
Disturbances around the stadiums were again observed this Friday, November 22, with several material damages and injuries, at the end of the Raja-Wydad derby (4-4).
French Nationals Top List of Foreigners Prosecuted in Morocco, Report Shows
25 November 2019
The French top the ranking of foreign nationalities who have been the subject of legal proceedings in Morocco.