Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Reportedly Displeased with Journalist Omar Radi's Prosecution
King Mohammed VI and other higher authorities are said to have condemned the prosecution of journalist Omar Radi, accused of "contempt of court".
Topic
Rights and Justice
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi's Trial Postponed, Faces Charges Over Tweet
After the provisional release on December 31 of journalist Omar Radi, a brief hearing was held on Thursday at the Court of First Instance in Casablanca. During this hearing, the judge ordered a postponement of the trial to allow the defendant to properly prepare his defense.
Morocco
Moroccan Makeup Artist Drops Assault Charges After Apology
Firdaous Yousfi, the make-up artist, insulted and assaulted by two individuals, has finally withdrawn her complaint.
France
Racist Comments Against Miss France 2020 Spark Legal Action
The Representative Council of Black Associations (CRAN) announced that it has filed a complaint with the Paris Prosecutor’s Office against the authors of racist remarks posted on social media after the election of Guadeloupean Clémence Botino as Miss France 2020.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Jailed Over Tweet Criticizing Court Ruling
Omar Radi, a Moroccan journalist and human rights activist, was placed in detention on Thursday for a tweet denouncing a court decision.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer's Sister Questioned in 'Hamza mon bb' Blackmail Scandal
The elements of the judicial police of Marrakech arrested and questioned Ibtissam, the sister of the Moroccan singer Dounia Batma, as part of the "Hamza mon bb" case.
Morocco
Morocco Moves to Crack Down on Deceptive Advertising After Real Estate Scandal
The Moroccan Parliament intends to pass a law against deceptive and misleading advertising. The "Bab Darna immobilier" fraud case, with hundreds of victims, is behind this decision.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Upholds Suspended Sentences for Journalists in Pension Fund Leak Case
The Rabat Court of Appeal on Monday, December 23, confirmed the six-month suspended prison sentences against the four journalists for publishing information considered confidential.
Morocco
Morocco to Strengthen Construction Regulations with New Draft Law
Morocco is in the process of reorganizing the construction sector. In this sense, the government will promulgate, in the very near future, draft law 29.18 developed by the Ministry of National Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Makes Landmark Ruling on Marital Rape, Challenging Legal Norms
This court decision will be a landmark in the history of Morocco. For the first time, marital rape has been recognized by a court, which explains that "the marital bond must not be used as a pretext for rape".
Morocco
Survey Reveals Young Moroccans' Views on Relationships Amid Changing Gender Norms
A study conducted by Oxfam and the Rabat Social Studies Institute has revealed the preferences of young Moroccans in terms of couples. This study focuses on the theme: "Violence against women in Morocco: between patriarchy and institutional limits" and took into account Moroccans aged 18 to 35, single, in a relationship or divorced.
Morocco
Family Accused of Kidnapping and Raping Teen Girl in Larache Land Dispute Revenge Plot
A girl was the victim of sexual assault and rape for a week by a family in Larache.