A sad record of infections was broken this Thursday, July 30, 2020. Morocco recorded 1,046 new coronavirus infections during the last 24 hours, as well as 12 deaths caused by the virus.
International NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) reacted, Wednesday, to the recent developments in Omar Radi’s case. In a statement sent to Yabiladi, acting Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch Eric Goldstein said that «the context gives us cause to worry that both accusations against Omar Radi may be a blatant manipulation of the legal system to silence a critical journalist, against a backdrop of increasing attacks on free speech in Morocco». The
Moroccan singer Dounia Batma was sentenced, Wednesday, to eight months in prison for her involvement in a blackmail scandal known as «Hamza mon BB». The singer was sentenced by the Marrakech first instance court alongside her sister Ibtissam Batma. The latter was sentenced to one year in prison while Aicha Ayach, also involved in the case, was given an-18 months prison sentence. As for the so-called «S.Ch», she was sentenced to 10 months in prison. The four women were
Drawing lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, King Mohammed VI presented a roadmap on Wednesday to face the effects of the health crisis which has also become an economic and social one. 120 billion dirhams will be injected into the national economy and the Sovereign announced the creation of a «Strategic Investment Fund», a «Strategic National Agency» and the generalization of social coverage for the benefit of all Moroccans within a period of five years.
Morocco has a sad record of new infections with 826 cases confirmed in the last 24 hours. Most of the new cases were recorded in Casablanca, Fez, Tangier, and Marrakech.
A group of Hirak detainees is on the list of inmates granted royal pardon, Wednesday, on the eve of the Throne Day. Speaking to Yabiladi, Hirak detainees lawyer Mohamed Aghanaj confirmed that «several Hirak detainees, including those held at the Tangier prison, were granted royal pardon». He said that Mohamed Mejaoui and Habib Hannoudi are on the list, while «other families are still waiting» for other names. For her part, lawyer Asmaa El Ouadie said
A new survey conducted by the Arab Barometer, a central resource for quantitative research on the Middle East, revealed that «China’s influence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has steadily been increasing». According to the survey, nine of 12 countries surveyed as part of the Arab Barometer’s fifth wave, roughly half or more favor stronger economic relations with China. In Morocco, 49% of the respondents said they favor stronger economic ties with China,
Moroccan journalist Omar Radi has been accused of alleged «rape and sexual assault». In a statement released, Wednesday, by the King’s Prosecutor, it was announced that a citizen had filed a complaint against the journalist. Radi was brought before an investigating judge at the Casablanca Appeal Court on the same day, the same source added. The latter must thus investigate said allegations. The journalist was placed in pre-trial detention, pending the investigation
After releasing the digital versionof their first album in June, French-Moroccan band Bab L'Bluz released their new album «Nayda” on CD and vinyl last week. A first opus, which pays homage to the guembri, Gnawa and Hassani music as well as African rhythms.
The Polisario Front announced on Tuesday the first coronavirus-related death in the Tindouf camps, after it confirmed 4 Covid-19 infections. In a statement by the spokesperson for its «Health Ministry», the separatist movement said that the deceased «suffered from chronic illnesses», adding that «the other cases are under treatment and continue to improve». The same source also acknowledged the existence of «suspected
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