Morocco
Moroccan Couple's Wedding Plans Derailed by Dowry Dispute in Court
Attention future spouses. A dispute over the dowry leads Moroccan future spouses and their parents to court.
Topic
Rights and Justice
Morocco
New Labor Decree Clarifies Dismissal Rules for Fixed-Term Contracts in Morocco
The dismissal procedure in a fixed-term employment contract is criticized due to some difficulties of understanding. Specialists in the field have clarified the conditions for terminating this type of contract with seasonal activities in light of the decree on the terms of the fixed-term contract.
Morocco
Coal Miner's Death Sparks Protests, Leading to Prison Sentences in Morocco
Seven people were sentenced in Jerrada on Wednesday, August 19, to prison terms. They had protested without authorization during the health emergency following the death of a young man in one of the coal pits.
France
Moroccan Student's Death in France Sparks Family's Call for Investigation and Repatriation
The family of a Moroccan student, Ismail Essiari, who died in a road accident last May, was only informed of the tragedy a few days ago. Devastated by this news and with limited financial means, the deceased’s relatives are demanding the repatriation of his body to his country of origin.
Sport
Former Moroccan Basketball Federation President Faces Corruption Charges
The former president of the Royal Moroccan Basketball Federation (FRMBB), its treasurer and the collector are in hot water. They are expected to appear before the judge of financial crimes near the Court of Appeal of Rabat.
Morocco
Suspected Pedophile Arrested in El Jadida for Raping and Filming 12 Children
A pedophile was arrested on Sunday by the gendarmerie elements of Bir Jdid in El Jadida . He is accused of raping 12 children aged 5 to 12 whom he allegedly filmed.
Morocco
Morocco Prosecutes Factory Owners for Violating COVID-19 Safety Measures
After judicial investigations, the Prosecutor of the King near the Court of Appeal of Safi decided to initiate legal proceedings against the managers of the Unimer canning factory in Safi. They are accused of violating the provisions of the state of health emergency.
Morocco
Government Tightens Mask and Distancing Enforcement with $30 On-the-Spot Fines
The government no longer wants to take any major risks. After the period of relaxation that caused an increase in new infections, the authorities have stepped up controls on compliance with prevention measures and barrier gestures throughout the territory.
Belgium
Moroccan Father's Book Exposes Medical Errors in Daughter's Tragic Birth and Death
With his book "Sara, my daughter, my fight", a Moroccan living in Belgium recounts the story of his child who was born disabled in a hospital in Brussels due to the absence of a qualified and competent obstetrician at the birth, and who lived eight and a half years in pain before dying. The doctors’ responsibilities were not recognized, as the Brussels justice dismissed the case.
Morocco
Pediatrician in Morocco Faces Trial for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors
A septuagenarian pediatrician is being prosecuted before the Court of Appeal of Rabat in a case of rape and misappropriation of minors and exploitation of persons in vulnerable situations. A minor is also being prosecuted as an accomplice.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 783% Surge in Human Trafficking Cases Since 2017
Cases of trafficking have exploded in Morocco. This number has increased by 783% between 2017 and 2019, according to the president of the National Human Rights Council on the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Amina Bouayach.
Morocco
Women Arrested for Alleged Tomb Desecration and Witchcraft in Morocco Face Trial
The trial of a network of women prosecuted for witchcraft and tomb desecration opened this week at the court of first instance of Salé . The judge has already recognized the material existence of all the constituent elements of a criminal act.