Domestic Violence Tragedy in Beni Mellal: Wife Killed, Husband Attempts Suicide
20 January 2020
An individual violently struck his wife in the neck area, in Beni Mellal. He then tried to commit suicide by ingesting a chemical acid substance.
Violence and assaults
Marrakech Authorities Face Backlash Over Controversial Stray Dog Culling Operation
19 January 2020
The authorities of Marrakech have carried out, with the support of the health services, a large-scale operation to eliminate, by gunfire, stray dogs.
Teenager Severely Burned in Horrific Attack in Casablanca Neighborhood
19 January 2020
Individuals burned alive a 16-year-old teenager in Lahraouine, a district of Casablanca. This attempted homicide left him with lifelong sequelae.
Moroccan Police Arrest 34-Year-Old Suspect in El Jadida Child Rape Case
19 January 2020
The police of El Jadida arrested a 34-year-old individual for his alleged involvement in a case of rape on minors.
Marrakech Doctor Denied Bail in Patient Rape Case, Faces 10-Year Sentence
18 January 2020
The investigating judge at the Court of Appeal of Marrakech refused to grant provisional release to a doctor, prosecuted for his alleged involvement in the rape of a patient. (…)
Morocco Suspends Teacher Accused of Assaulting 8-Year-Old Student Pending Investigation
16 January 2020
The teacher accused of assaulting an 8-year-old girl, in the second year of primary school at the Aourir school group, in the rural commune of Bounrar, has been suspended as a (…)
Teenager Kidnapped and Assaulted Near Military Base, Three Suspects Arrested
9 January 2020
A gang of 3 criminals was brought before the Attorney General at the Court of Appeal of Rabat for kidnapping, sequestration and gang rape of a teenager.
Repeat Offender Arrested for Attempted Knife Attack on Police in Salé, Morocco
7 January 2020
A repeat offender, under the influence of drugs, was arrested in Salé. He is accused of his alleged involvement in an attempted assault, with a bladed weapon, on police (…)
Villejuif Park Attack: Suspect Shouted "Allahu Akbar" Before Fatal Stabbing
5 January 2020
The perpetrator of the attack in a park in Villejuif had shouted "Allahu Akbar" before killing one person and injuring two others on Friday, January 3.
Viral Video Shows Sexual Assault of Moroccan Woman During Egypt New Year’s Celebration
3 January 2020
Egyptians attacked a Moroccan woman on New Year’s Eve in Al Mansoura, Egypt. The video of the assault, posted on social media, sparked outrage among Internet users.