Study Reveals Alarming Acceptance of Violence Against Women Among Young Moroccans
14 December 2019
The majority of young Moroccans believe that violence against women is "normal". This is revealed by a study commissioned by Oxfam Morocco.
Violence and assaults
Survey Reveals 57% of Moroccan Women Face Violence, Urban Areas Most Affected
11 December 2019
In Morocco, more than 7.6 million women aged 15 to 74 have suffered at least one act of violence. These figures come from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), which (…)
Suspended Moroccan Police Officer’s Video Sparks DGSN Response Amid Ongoing Legal Case
9 December 2019
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) reacted to the video published by the police officer Hicham Mellouli on social networks.
Lille Assault Trial Postponed: Three Face Charges in Attack on North African Teen
7 December 2019
The trial of the three Lille residents who assaulted a Maghrebi teenager has been postponed again. The accused will appear before the 6th correctional chamber of Lille on May 13.
Taxi Driver Murders Colleague in Rabat, Dumps Body in Ravine
7 December 2019
The prefectural judicial police service of Rabat has opened an investigation following the assault of a taxi driver by his colleague.
Landowner Runs Over Local Official in Violent Property Dispute in Morocco
6 December 2019
A caïd was seriously injured after a violent dispute with a landowner in Azilal. The latter was contesting the construction of a road on his property.
Teen Arrested After Brandishing Weapons on Facebook, Linked to Drug Use
5 December 2019
The Chichaoua police arrested an 18-year-old young man last weekend. He would be involved in a case of incitement to violence and possession of bladed weapons.
Morocco Tattoo Case Appeal: Trial for Alleged Rape and Trafficking Delayed
5 December 2019
The appeal trial in the Khadija or "the girl with the tattoo" case has been postponed to December 24. The 12 accused, charged with "human trafficking", "rape" and "kidnapping (…)
Grocery Store Employee Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of 23-Year-Old in Nanterre, France
5 December 2019
A tragedy occurred in Nanterre last weekend. A 38-year-old man, employed in a grocery store on the Place de la Boule, is suspected of having fatally assaulted Ali, 23, a (…)
Repeat Offenders Arrested for Knife Attack on Police Officer in Tétouan
27 November 2019
Two repeat offender brothers guilty of attempted theft and knife attack against a police officer were arrested on Friday, November 23 in Tétouan.