Brothers’ Inheritance Dispute Turns Deadly in Sidi Bennour, Morocco
27 January 2020
A violent dispute between two brothers resulted in the death of one of them. The tragedy occurred on Friday, January 24, 2020, in Sidi Bennour.
Violence and assaults
Elderly Widow Summoned in Sidi Kacem Assault Case, Sparking Online Outrage
25 January 2020
The case related to the widow of Sidi Kacem brings new developments. Zahra Ben Fellah was summoned by the public prosecutor’s office to recount the repeated assaults of a civil (…)
Sub-Saharan Tenant Arrested in Casablanca for Fatal Assault on Landlord
22 January 2020
A Sub-Saharan national was arrested on Sunday by the judicial police brigade of the Aïn Chock security district in Casablanca. He would be involved in a case of assault and (…)
Trial Begins for Brutal Rape and Murder of Moroccan Woman in Rabat
21 January 2020
The trial of the assailants of Hanane bent Mellah, victim of physical and sexual torture that led to her death, began this week in the Court of Appeal of Rabat.
Moroccan Father Arrested for Horrific Child Abuse, Burning 7-Year-Old Daughter
21 January 2020
A man in his forties living in Taroudant subjected his 7-year-old daughter to the worst torture, burning all parts of her body as well as her genitals with an iron rod.
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.
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. (…)