Morocco
African Man Arrested in Morocco for Facebook Romance Scam Targeting Women
He posed as a European on Facebook and took advantage of the naivety of his victims to extort large sums of money from them.
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Safi
Morocco
Controversy Erupts Over Viral Images of Chained Street Vendor in Morocco's Safi Province
The province of Safi justified the shocking images of a man dragged by a caïd, widely circulated on social networks. In a statement, the provincial authority assures that the street vendor whose photo became viral on social media had chained himself up.
Morocco
Outrage in Morocco as Official Drags Chained Man Through Streets of Safi
In the city of Safi, a caïd dragged a man while he was chained by the neck. The photo and video of this scene, circulating on social networks, have caused a general outcry.
Morocco
Controversy Erupts as Moroccan School Converted to Horse Stable for Festival
Horses in a school yard, as well as sorbas (teams or troupes of tbourida) transported in school buses, this is what could be seen in Khat Azakan, near Safi. Associations have protested against all this.
Morocco
Violent Clash Between Locals and Nomads in Morocco's Safi Province Leaves 12 Injured
Several people were injured, some very seriously, in what appears to be a battle in the El Bkhati region, dependent on the province of Safi. The conflict pitted residents of the region against nomadic tribes coming from localities in the South.
Morocco
Wealthy Moroccan Retiree and Wife Tortured in Brutal Home Invasion Near Safi
An act of savage violence was perpetrated against a wealthy retired Moroccan living abroad as well as his wife, within their villa located in the El Gara region. The crime was committed by a gang of criminals led by a well-known caterer in Safi.
Morocco
Moroccan Animal Rights Groups Demand Justice for Burned Cats in Safi
Animal protection and rights associations in Safi have been in turmoil for a few days. A man who wanted to take revenge on a woman who was bringing food to some cats decided to burn these pets alive in the city center. Not to leave this heinous act unpunished, which caused a general outcry, the association "Comme chiens et chats Maroc" officially filed a complaint on Monday with the public prosecutor’s office, which in turn ordered the opening of an investigation.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal Premeditated Murder of Father Over Marriage Dispute
It is for a violent and premeditated parricide that an individual from the Safi region has just been sentenced to life imprisonment. He killed his father with an ax and then beheaded him, all according to a precise pre-established plan.
Morocco
Drug Dealer's Arrest Sparks Neighborhood Resistance in Moroccan City
An arrest was about to go wrong in Safi, in a neighborhood in the south of the city, where many residents of the neighborhood wanted to prevent the arrested person from being taken to the police station.
Morocco
Dangerous Jellyfish Swarm Moroccan Atlantic Beaches, Injuring Beachgoers
The return of jellyfish in Moroccan waters is not without incident. Indeed, they have injured several people on the Atlantic coasts last weekend.
Morocco
Moroccan Butcher Arrested After Beheading Wife Near Safi
A butcher has just slit his wife’s throat and cut off her head in Jamaat shaïm in the vicinity of Safi. He is said to be suffering from psychiatric disorders.
Morocco
Moroccan Governor's Lavish Café Opening Sparks Controversy Amid City Project Delays
One might think it’s a joke, but it’s not. The governor of Safi has simply inaugurated a café. While many public projects in the city are (very) behind schedule.