Residents of Ouled Chaker, in the Aoufous oasis of Errachidia province, apprehended a man on Monday who had been committing sexual and physical assaults. Disguised in women’s clothing, the suspect targeted women at knifepoint. He was handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie and transferred to Errachidia for further investigation. Several women who had filed prior complaints were summoned, according to Assabah. Investigations revealed the man had served 14 years in Tangier prison and
After an unsuccessful bid in the fall of 2007, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) are once again considering the acquisition of Rafale jets from France. «In Morocco, Dassault Aviation’s Rafale is making a strong comeback!» reported the French outlet Avions Légendaires. A source in Morocco told Yabiladi that FAR is eyeing a purchase of six Rafale F4 aircraft, along with missiles and other equipment. This renewed interest comes amid strengthened ties between Rabat and
Caught between Morocco and Algeria, Mauritania continues to tread a delicate path, as shown by the latest statement from its Ministry of Equipment and Transport regarding plans for a road intended to connect Amgala to Bir Oum Grine. Here’s what you need to know.
A 44-year-old Moroccan man was arrested in Milan last weekend in a joint operation by the State Police and the Central Operations Service, acting on a European arrest warrant issued in June by Spanish authorities. He is wanted for a murder related to drug trafficking, criminal damage, and illegal possession of weapons, local media reported. The man is charged by the Chiclana de la Frontera Court of First Instance in southwestern Spain over a January 2022 killing. Investigators found biological
The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad has sharply condemned what it describes as the «unworthy actions of Spain», denouncing a «disastrous» surge in racist incidents that «have no place in a democratic society». In a statement issued Tuesday, August 12, the foundation expressed its «deepest concern» over the growing normalization of such acts and reaffirmed its commitment to «protect and defend the rights and interests»
Two firefighters were injured on Tuesday while battling a forest fire near Granja on the outskirts of Chefchaouen. One sustained a facial injury, while the other suffered a broken leg. Both were quickly transported to Mohammed V Hospital for treatment. Two major blazes broke out the same day in the forests of Granja and Bab Taza, destroying vast areas of trees and vegetation. Firefighting teams, equipped with specialized machinery, were deployed to contain the flames under challenging
Alvise Pérez, a Member of the European Parliament and Secretary General of the political party «Se Acabó La Fiesta» (The Party's Over), recently undertook a bold operation on the islet of El Mar, off the coast of Al Hoceima. Riding a jet ski, he planted the Spanish flag on this small patch of land. However, Pérez was unable to hoist the flag on the nearby islet of Tierra (see video). This was not a solo mission. The MEP was supported by several accomplices,
Sion Assidon, a prominent human rights activist and leading figure in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, has been admitted to intensive care at a private clinic in Mohammedia. The former political prisoner underwent delicate brain surgery on Monday evening after being found unconscious at his home. Assidon, who serves as deputy national coordinator of the Moroccan Front in Support of Palestine and Against Normalization, is widely known for his staunch opposition to
The Public Prosecution at the Rabat Primary Court ordered, on Tuesday, the pre-trial detention of activist Ibtissame Lachgar and referred her directly to trial. The decision came after she posted a photo on social media wearing a t-shirt with phrases deemed blasphemous and offensive to the divine entity. Last Sunday, the Public Prosecutor at the same court announced in a statement that an investigation had been opened, placing her in police custody pending its completion. The statement
In 1963, 1981 and 1996, the late king Hassan II ordered Moroccans to call off Eid al-Adha. Not celebrating the annual feast was due to several reasons such as the economic crisis, drought and the state of the herd; however, these explanations convinced Moroccans only twice.
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