Morocco
British Cyclist on Global Charity Ride Killed in Morocco Earthquake
A Briton who was cycling around the world to raise funds for the Red Cross died in the powerful and devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8.
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September 8 earthquake in Morocco
Morocco
Miracle Rescue: Donkey Saved from Morocco Quake Rubble After 7 Days
Aided by a British rescue team, an animal welfare organization has rescued a donkey, one of the victims of the violent earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region, who had been trapped for seven days under the rubble.
France
Moroccan Inmate Flees French Prison to Check on Family After Earthquake, Faces Additional Sentence
A 42-year-old Moroccan detained in Reims (Marne), escaped to the Netherlands to check on his aunt in Morocco after the deadly earthquake that hit the country. In addition to the sentence he was serving for drug trafficking as a repeat offender, he was sentenced to six months in prison for the escape.
Morocco
Cycling Star Evenepoel and Wife Launch Fundraiser for Morocco Earthquake Victims
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel and his wife Oumaima Oumi Rayane, of Moroccan origin, expressed their solidarity with the Moroccan people after the deadly earthquake that hit the Al Haouz province in the Marrakech region and killed 3,000 people.
France
Flight to Marrakech Canceled, Passengers Stranded at Dole-Jura Airport
A flight to Marrakech from Dole-Jura airport was canceled. Passengers were left to their own devices, without any alternative solution.
Morocco
Extremist Groups Claim Morocco Earthquake as Divine Retribution, Criticize Aid Efforts
Supporters of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS) believe that the September 8 earthquake in Morocco is a "divine punishment". Without failing to criticize the international aid received by the victims.
Morocco
French TV Host Praises Morocco's King for Earthquake Response
French TV host of Tunisian origin Cyril Hanouna praised King Mohammed VI and hailed the efforts made following the powerful and devastating earthquake that shook Morocco.
Morocco
Biden Offers Condolences and Aid to Morocco's King Following Devastating Earthquake
King Mohammed VI received a call yesterday from US President Joe Biden. During this conversation, the American leader expressed his "personal condolences, as well as those of the American people and government" to the king and Moroccans, following the devastating earthquake that hit several regions of the country.
Morocco
Moroccan Real Estate Group Donates 100 Apartments to Earthquake Survivors
A hundred apartments have just been donated by the real estate group Alliance following the terrible earthquake that hit Morocco a few days ago.
Morocco
Deadly Morocco Quake Exposes Risks of Traditional Building Methods
The magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region on the night of Friday, September 8, has already killed at least 2,946 people and injured 5,674, according to the authorities. A toll that is worsening day by day due to the vulnerability of earthen, brick and stone dwellings.
Morocco
Morocco Investigates Earthquake Aid Price Gouging and Illegal Capital Flight
In Morocco, companies run by Moroccans are suspected of taking advantage of the solidarity towards the victims of the September 8 earthquake to illegally take capital out of the kingdom. The Customs Administration and the Foreign Exchange Office are investigating capital flight.
Morocco
Earthquake Aftermath: Concerns Rise Over Child Marriage and Trafficking in Morocco
The earthquake that occurred in the province of Al Haouz on Friday, September 8 could lead to a multiplication of child marriages, fear the displaced women now sleeping with their daughters under tents in camps.