Spain
Moroccan Man Arrested in Spain for Fatal Church Attack, Terrorism Suspected
Yassin Kanza, of Moroccan origin, was arrested on Wednesday as the alleged perpetrator of the murder of a sacristan and the violent assault on a priest in Algeciras.
Topic
Violence and assaults
France
Father Faces Prison for Vigilante Attack on Daughter's Alleged Abuser in Roanne
The family father who lynched the alleged aggressor of his 6-year-old daughter along with his three friends expressed regret before the Roanne criminal court. He faces 18 months in prison.
Sport
CAF Official Suspended for 5 Years After Sexual Assault Allegation at African Nations Championship
A Moroccan, an official of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), filed a complaint against the regional body’s media officer, Beninese journalist Sohounde Peperipé, whom she accuses of sexual assault. CAF has suspended the accused for five years.
Spain
Algerian and Moroccan Inmates Clash in Spanish Prison, Sparking Security Concerns
The Professional Association of Penitentiary Officials (APFP) denounced the violent clashes between detainees of Algerian and Moroccan origin in the Murcia II prison center in Campos del Río at the beginning of this year.
Belgium
Brussels Attacks Trial: Salah Abdeslam Alleges Police Misconduct During Transfer
Each day brings its share of denunciations at the trial of the Brussels attacks. After Mohamed Abrini accusing the police of inappropriate searches, it is Salah Abdeslam’s turn to denounce police violence during his transfer from the Haren prison.
Spain
Three Arrested in Spain for Violent Knife Attack on Moroccan Man
The Civil Guard has arrested three people aged 28 to 40 in Puente Genil (Córdoba) as alleged perpetrators of the knife attack on a 20-year-old Moroccan, which occurred on January 5.
Morocco
Moroccan Exorcist Arrested: 11 Women Allege Sexual Assault During 'Ruqyah' Rituals
The investigation conducted by the Tangier police following the filing of a complaint for sexual assault against a "raqi" has revealed new victims. The latter welcomed women to his home for exorcism.
Morocco
Belgian Woman Sues Morocco After Violent Ax Attack by Mentally Ill Man
Assaulted with a hatchet on January 15, 2022 in Agadir by a 31-year-old man, later interned in psychiatry , a Belgian sexagenarian from Mons and resident in Morocco has decided to file a complaint against the Moroccan state. She blames it in particular for "letting mentally ill people roam the streets."
Spain
Moroccan Woman Murdered by Ex-Husband in Spain After Dropping Abuse Complaint
The Moroccan woman killed by her ex-husband in Adeje, in the Tenerife region, is the fourth victim of gender-based violence in Spain. She had refused to testify against her abuser who regularly beat her, leading the judge to release him.
Morocco
Domestic Violence Surges in Morocco: Over Half of Married Women Affected, Report Finds
Despite the many measures, Morocco is still facing the challenge of domestic violence . According to a human rights report, the phenomenon is worrying, especially since the number of cases has increased sharply in 2022.
Morocco
Rapper French Montana Blamed for Miami Video Shoot Shooting That Injured 10
The Miami police hold rapper French Montana responsible for the shooting that left 10 injured a few days ago, in front of the restaurant The Licking of DJ Khaled, while they were filming a music video.
Spain
Moroccan Woman Murdered by Ex-Husband in Spain, Sparking Outrage Over Domestic Violence
A 44-year-old Moroccan man was arrested after stabbing to death his 46-year-old ex-wife, also of Moroccan origin, and injuring one of their children who tried to defend his mother.