Morocco
Study Reveals Widespread Sexual Violence Against Actresses in Moroccan Film Industry
In Morocco, cinema mistreats women. This is the finding of a study entitled "Gender-based violence in the film industry" presented in Rabat.
Topic
Violence and assaults
Morocco
French Nationals Arrested in Marrakech for Violent Assault on Compatriot
Two French nationals suspected of assaulting a man were arrested in Marrakech and placed in custody. An investigation is underway to shed light on this assault.
France
French Father on Trial for Alleged Ritual Sacrifice Plot of 5-Year-Old Son in Sahara
Suspected of having tried to kill his 5-year-old child in the Sahara, in Morocco, a 40-year-old Frenchman is being tried before the indictment chamber of the Bordeaux Court of Appeal. The verdict is expected on January 21, 2025.
Sport
PSG Star Achraf Hakimi Addresses Rape Allegations for First Time
In an interview, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi returns, for the first time, to the rape allegations for which he had been indicted in March 2023.
Morocco
Stray Dog Packs Terrorize Neighborhoods in Tangier, Morocco
Packs of stray dogs are sowing terror in several neighborhoods of the city of Tangier, disrupting the peace of the residents.
Morocco
Human Rights Group Calls for Probe into Alleged Police Brutality in Nador, Morocco
The section of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) in the city of Nador is calling for the opening of a transparent and impartial judicial and administrative investigation into the physical and verbal assault suffered by an individual during his custody.
Morocco
Marrakech Café Shooting Case Reopened, Hearing Postponed to January
The case of the shooting at the "La Crème" café in Marrakech is far from over. On Thursday, the Criminal Chamber of Appeal of the Casablanca Court of Appeal reopened the case.
Morocco
French Lawyer Alleges Rape at Casablanca Party, Vows to Seek Justice
The French lawyer who accuses "sons of wealthy families" in Casablanca of rape during a private party organized on November 2, is speaking out for the first time about her version of the events. The young woman says she is "determined" to fight "to the end" for justice to be served.
Morocco
Fiancé of French Lawyer Arrested in Casablanca Rape Case Investigation
The fiancé of the French lawyer allegedly raped in early November during a party in a residence in Ain Diab, Casablanca has been arrested at Mohammed V Airport. He had just returned to Morocco from Paris.
Morocco
Criminal Gang Targeting Ride-Share Drivers Faces Trial in Morocco
The Court of First Instance in Rabat will start next Wednesday the examination of the case of the criminal network that targeted InDrive drivers in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region.
Morocco
Moroccan Elite's Sons Face Rape Allegations as French Lawyer Testifies
The rape complaint filed by a French lawyer against sons of major Moroccan businessmen continues to cause a scandal in the country.
Morocco
Violent Arrest in Rabat Sparks Investigation After Officer Injured
A video circulating on social media recounts a turbulent police intervention in Rabat, involving a motorcycle officer and a two-wheeler driver. The scene, which shows an arrest that quickly escalated, has sparked strong reactions on social media.