In a swift operation, the Spanish Civil Guard in Albatera, located in the Alicante region, apprehended a 24-year-old man linked to a series of crimes, including three vehicle thefts, two additional theft incidents, and five cases of fraud. The arrest occurred just as the suspect was attempting to flee to Morocco. As reported by Spanish media on Monday, the investigation, which commenced in June, uncovered a pattern where the suspect would steal bank cards from cars and homes. He then exploited
On Sunday morning, Bahrain's Minister of Defense Affairs, Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, welcomed Morocco's Ambassador to Bahrain, Mustapha Benkhayi. During their meeting, the minister expressed his appreciation for the enduring and robust ties between the two kingdoms, which continue to flourish under the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Mohammed VI. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, aiming
In the aftermath of the fire that erupted last Sunday at the Santiago Apóstol Church in El Pozuelo, the Deputy Government Delegate in Granada, José Antonio Montilla, has voiced his unwavering support and solidarity with the province's archdiocese and the municipality of Albuñol. Speaking to Europa Press on Monday, Montilla confirmed the arrest of the suspect by the Civil Guard, emphasizing that a comprehensive investigation is underway and that the individual «will be
Last Sunday evening, Al Jazira Club from the UAE announced the termination of their contract with first-team coach Hussein Ammouta and his assistant staff. In an official statement, the club expressed gratitude, saying: «Al Jazira Sports Football Company extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to coach Hussein Ammouta and his technical staff for their contributions during the past period». The statement also mentioned that details about the new coaching team will be disclosed
On Sunday in Tetouan, three students affiliated with the Organization for Student Renewal were detained and taken to a security facility while leading a campaign near a Carrefour store. Their initiative called for a boycott of products that support Israel, according to a statement from the organization. The organization strongly condemned the security intervention, describing it as a «restriction on student and civil liberties». They emphasized that the detained students' call was
The Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida was overshadowed by a tragic incident in which a 13-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of young men who allegedly drugged him before committing their crime. The young victim is now suffering from serious physical and psychological complications, while an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
In Spain, terrorist acts committed by the Polisario are rarely mentioned by public authorities and political parties. A silence that a Moroccan research center is trying to break.
In Laqsabi, in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, a cemetery became the scene of a contentious event during the funeral of Ibrahim Hammoudi Tayyib, better known as «Ibrahim Sabbari». A prominent advocate for the separatist cause, he had previously held the position of secretary-general for the «Sahrawi Association for Victims of Grave Human Rights Violations Committed by the Moroccan State». Images from within the cemetery quickly spread across social media, depicting the
A Moroccan national was apprehended this Sunday for setting the Santiago Apóstol Church in El Pozuelo, within the Albuñol municipality (Granada province), ablaze. The 21-year-old allegedly broke into the church by smashing a stained glass window, then wreaked havoc inside with a hammer before igniting the interior. The incident unfolded shortly after 2 p.m., and while there were no injuries, the flames inflicted severe damage on a significant portion of the church's interior.
Diplomats and military officials from the United States Embassy in Rabat are set to visit Laayoune this Monday, August 18. Their itinerary includes meetings with top officials from MINURSO in the Sahara, notably the special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara and head of MINURSO, Russian Alexander Ivanko. This visit to the UN mission's headquarters in Laayoune coincides with the Security Council's preparations to adopt a new resolution at the end of October, which