Morocco
Moroccan Mayors Face Trial for Financial Crimes in Rabat Court
Three mayors are to appear before the Criminal Chamber in charge of financial crimes at the Court of Appeal of Rabat for their involvement in various cases.
Topic
Rights and Justice
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Legal Action for Fake COVID-19 Tests at Border
Moroccans living abroad (MREs) are facing justice. And for good reason, they presented fake Covid-19 tests upon arrival at the port of Tanger Med.
France
Nîmes Shopkeeper Apologizes for Banning Veiled Women, Citing Regret and Misunderstanding
A few hours after banning access to his store to veiled women, the manager of a grocery store in Nîmes now says he deeply regrets his act. Overwhelmed by threats, he gave his version of the facts, while apologizing.
France
Nîmes Store Sparks Outrage with Ban on Veiled Women, Prompting Investigation
Outrage in Nîmes where the manager of a Vital store has put up a sign in his window, banning access to veiled women. The justice system has decided to open an investigation.
France
Avignon Attack Not Terrorism: Prosecutor Cites Mental Health Issues
The attack that took place in the Montfavet district on Thursday, October 29 in Avignon was not a terrorist attack. This is what the Vaucluse public prosecutor, Philippe Guemas, indicated.
France
Moroccan Opposition Leader's 1965 Paris Disappearance Still Unsolved After 55 Years
October 29, 1965, was the last time Mehdi Ben Barka was seen in Paris. France and Morocco have never explained the circumstances of the kidnapping and disappearance of Hassan II’s main opponent, whose centenary of birth and at the same time the 55th anniversary of his disappearance could not be commemorated due to the health crisis.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Arrest Four Treasure-Hunting Spiritual Leaders in Farm Raid
The Royal Gendarmerie of Bidr Jdid brought, on Monday, before the Prosecutor of the King near the Court of First Instance of El Jadida four fkihs, treasure hunters.
France
Jordanian Siblings Assaulted in France After Speaking Arabic on Bus, Prosecutors Investigate
A Jordanian brother and sister, in their "twenties", were assaulted on Thursday evening in Angers. Following their complaint, the Angers prosecutor’s office has decided to initiate an investigation to identify the attackers.
Morocco
Moroccan Activists Launch National Petition for Gender Parity in Leadership Roles
Moroccan associations are asking that women occupy places of choice politically, socio-economically, culturally and environmentally. The initiative comes from a collective called "Parity Now", which has launched a campaign to collect signatures to force the authorities’ hands.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Hears Israeli Defendants in Nationality Fraud Case
The examination of the case of counterfeiting official documents to obtain Moroccan nationality for the benefit of Israelis continues. The Casablanca Court of Appeal heard the accused, who speak Arabic, last Wednesday.
France
Muslim Family Deported from France After Forcibly Shaving Daughter's Head
The family of a young Muslim woman shaved for her relationship with a Christian Serb has just been deported from France by the authorities.
Morocco
Student Sentenced for Praising Murder of French Teacher Samuel Paty on Facebook
In the case of the murder of teacher Samuel Paty, a 19-year-old biology student was sentenced on Friday by the Besançon criminal court to 4 months in prison with probation for "apology for terrorism". Samuel Paty "deserved" to die, the student had written on Facebook.