Morocco Reports Over 200 Child Rape Cases in 2021, Advocacy Group Says
31 January 2022
In 2021, the "Don’t Touch My Child" Association handled 264 cases of child rape or assault nationwide.
Violence and assaults
Undocumented Moroccan Man Jailed for Domestic Violence and Violating Court Order in Montauban
30 January 2022
The Montauban court sentenced an undocumented Moroccan to 12 months in prison with continued detention, and 6 months of probationary suspension for violence committed against (…)
Spanish Man Sentenced for Knife Threat Against Moroccan in Mallorca
30 January 2022
The Provincial Court of the Balearic Islands has sentenced a man to seven months in prison for threatening a Moroccan with a knife in the municipality of Artà (Majorca), after (…)
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Sexual Assault of 6-Year-Old in Moroccan Cemetery
21 January 2022
A married man and father of three children was sentenced to five years in prison by the El Jadida Court of Appeal for sexually assaulting a six-year-old child in a cemetery.
Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of French Tourist in Morocco Committed to Psychiatric Care
21 January 2022
Ali Boujouham has been interned at the Arrazi Hospital in Salé for having murdered a French tourist in Tiznit and injured a Belgian tourist in Agadir. This was decided on (…)
Violent Clashes Between Soccer Ultras in Casablanca Lead to Multiple Arrests
21 January 2022
About ten people, including two minors, were arrested for their involvement in clashes between ultra-fans of football clubs that took place in recent days in Casablanca.
Moroccan Lawmaker Faces Rape Charges Involving Disabled Minor
20 January 2022
A deputy member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and mayor has been questioned and summoned to appear on February 22 for a case of sexual assault. The victim is not (…)
Moroccan Man Jailed in Spain for Sexual Abuse of Child Bride
15 January 2022
The Provincial Court of Castellón has sentenced a 35-year-old Moroccan to eight years in prison and the payment of 30,000 euros in damages, for sexual abuse and mistreatment of (…)
Man to Face Trial for Alleged Rape of Italian Tourist in El Jadida, Morocco
12 January 2022
Accused of physically assaulting and raping an Italian national, an individual will have to answer for his actions before the criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal of El (…)
Police Officers in Paris Suburb Sentenced for Racist Insults During 2020 Arrest
7 January 2022
The police officers who made racist insults against an Egyptian during an arrest in April 2020 were convicted on Thursday for racist insults and violence.