In 1996, President Bill Clinton relied on King Hassan II to help Russia’s Boris Yeltsin end the Chechnya conflict. In a phone conversation, the two leaders spoke about Morocco’s valuable contribution.
Far-right politician Geert Wilders has canceled his prophet Mohammed cartoon contest after receiving death threats. In the Netherlands, a Moroccan Imam was criticized for defending Wilders, stating that «freedom of speech is more important than an insulting cartoon».
Only one week after the Moroccan government announced that it is reinstating compulsory military service, a collective was created on social media to campaign against the decision. Its members want the measure to be «voluntary».
Although South Africa is known for being home to many of Morocco’s opponent, Rabat is trying to overcome that by making a breakthrough in the country.
In 1769, the Portuguese abandoned their Moroccan colony, Mazagao. Years later the inhabitants of the city were sent to Brazil to build their own new Mazagao.
Spain is planning to restore universal jurisdiction, repealed in 2014 by the Rajoy government. The decision might affect Morocco, especially as the situation in the Rif and the Western Sahara interest judges in Madrid.
The Spanish government is intending to send back migrants forcing their way into its two North African enclaves to Morocco. The decision comes as local media speak about a new migration plan in Madrid.
Moroccan farm workers in Huelva, who have accused their bosses of allegedly abusing them, have referred to a case of human trafficking, allegedly carried out with the help of the Spanish authorities.
Pedro Sanchez’ cabinet is expected to answer questions, asked by Spanish deputies on the closure of commercial borders, separating Morocco and Melilla. The request was submitted by the People’s Party, Ciudadanos and PDeCAT.
Few days after Eid al-Adha, a Moroccan family claims that their sheep meat was discolored despite the efforts made this year by the National Office of Food Safety. The latter has promised to issue a detailed communiqué on the phenomenon.
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