Security sources have denied the authenticity of videos and images circulated on foreign social media accounts, falsely presented as evidence of acts of violence and torture allegedly committed by security personnel against protesters in Morocco. A security source clarified that the footage in question is taken from a short fictional film unrelated to real events, noting that the video has been available on YouTube for more than a year, long before the recent demonstrations and protests. The
The Dacia Sandero, manufactured in Morocco, continues to dominate car sales in Spain, emerging as the country’s best-selling vehicle in September, according to data from the Spanish automobile market. Derived from the Logan model, the Sandero is known for being one of the most reliable and economical cars in its category. This combination has fueled its strong demand not only in Spain but also across Europe, where it has consistently ranked among the top-selling vehicles for years. The
In a Monday interview, Health Minister Amine Tahraoui discussed the Agadir hospital deaths and the ongoing investigation, outlined plans to expand university hospitals and upgrade health facilities, addressed investment incentives for the private health sector, and clarified the context of a viral video from a recent field visit.
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has teamed up with the French company NAAREA, a pioneer in developing fourth-generation micro nuclear generators that utilize fast neutrons and molten salts, to form a strategic partnership aimed at advancing training in this revolutionary technology. As per the announcement, this collaboration is set to be fully operational by the 2025-2026 academic year. «The Nuclear Engineering program, which is currently being rolled out at UM6P, will
Associates of pro-Palestinian activist Sion Assidon have called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances under which the national coordinator of the BDS Morocco movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) was found unconscious last August at his home in Mohammedia. In a statement received by Yabiladi, his «friends and comrades in struggle» said that the «multiple blows and injuries, including skull fractures» leave «little doubt» about the
Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd confirmed on Monday that he had been assaulted the previous day while waiting for his flight to Morocco to join the national team. «I was indeed assaulted at Marignane Airport while waiting for my flight to join the Moroccan national team», he wrote on Instagram, adding: «Fortunately, it was more of a scare than anything else… everything was quickly resolved thanks to the intervention of security personnel and law
Morocco’s handling of human rights in Western Sahara remains under close scrutiny, as highlighted in the latest report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres submitted to the Security Council
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has denied accusations that it is obstructing the issuance of operating licenses for drivers using ride-hailing apps. In a statement sent to Yabiladi, the department led by Abdessamad Kayouh (Istiqlal Party) clarified that «current laws and regulations in Morocco governing road passenger transport do not include specific provisions addressing these services». The ministry also noted that «ride-hailing services mainly concern the urban
أكدت محكمة الاستئناف في الرباط يوم الاثنين 6 أكتوبر الحكم بالسجن لمدة عامين ونصف الذي صدر سابقًا بحق الناشطة النسوية ابتسام لشكر بتهمة «الإساءة إلى الإسلام». وقد اعتقلت هذا الصيف بعد نشرها صورة ترتدي فيها قميصًا يحمل كتابة اعتبرت تجديفية، كما تم تأكيد حكم الغرامة
Unlike the Polisario Front, Algeria has remained silent on the implementation of the new agricultural agreement between Morocco and the European Union, which covers products originating from Western Sahara. This silence stands in stark contrast to the earlier activism of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which had mobilized against the EU’s response to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rulings issued on October 4, 2024, in favor of the Polisario’s appeal. At