Uyghur human rights activist Idris Hasan, held in Morocco since July 2021 and facing extradition to China, has finally been freed. Hasan, whom China accuses of terrorism, has resettled in the United States, arriving on February 14, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA). Idris Hasan, 36, was detained in Morocco for 43 months. The Chinese government alleges he is a member of the «terrorist group East Turkestan Islamic Movement» and participated in «terrorist activities»
A Moroccan national suspected of murdering his transgender girlfriend in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in December 2024 has been arrested by Interpol, Thai media reported on Friday. Thai police stated that he will be extradited to Thailand to face charges of premeditated murder. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old B.C., was apprehended at a hotel in Turkey. He had been wanted since December for the murder of Thitikarn Dulikanon, a doctor and owner of Doctor Sammy Clinic. Her body was
«The Riffian Committee» is a dream that Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim El Khattabi dreamed of launching via Cairo. Through the armed rebellion he wanted to voice his opposition to the Celle-Saint-Cloud agreements.
Morocco is preparing to sell bonds on the international market for the first time since 2023, as confirmed by the Moroccan Finance and Economy Minister to Bloomberg. The decision is driven by large-scale reforms and a multi-billion-dollar spending plan in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Nadia Fettah Alaoui mentioned that the bond issue will likely be denominated in euros, marking the first time since 2020 that the government will issue euro-denominated bonds, following a
Danish musicians Sarah and Patrick, who met in 2017, traveled to Morocco in February to perform street music, drawing large crowds and viral attention. Overwhelmed by the warm reception, the couple, who have been traveling the world to perform their music in the streets, plan to return.
The second Forum of Chairpersons of Foreign Affairs Committees of African Parliaments is taking place this Thursday at the House of Representatives in Morocco, with representatives from over 40 African countries. Delegations are addressing issues of stability and sustainable security, building on the first edition of this event, which aims to become a regular gathering.
City Club CEO Jonathan Harroch was sentenced in the first instance to two years in prison for issuing bounced checks and fraud. Initially, media sources had suggested that the charges would be dropped. In addition, the defendant remains under investigation for human trafficking, exploitation of women in vulnerable situations for prostitution, and blackmail. In October 2024, Jonathan Harroch was also arrested on suspicion of corruption and drug possession and use.
Moroccan rapper El Mehdi El Marbouh, known by his stage name Medy Cartier, has been sent to trial on charges of sexual assault and child pornography, Italian newspaper Il Giornale reported on Wednesday. Born in Italy to Moroccan parents and currently based in Bologna, the rapper has a criminal history and is already known to the police for various offenses. The latest charges stem from accusations brought by a woman who was a minor at the time of the alleged incidents. Now 19,
Un homme armé a été inculpé pour le meurtre d'un Marocain de 28 ans, a déclaré la police de New York mardi. Jailyn Wagner a été accusé de meurtre au second degré et d'homicide involontaire au premier degré après que des membres de l'escouade des crimes violents du NYPD ont investi son domicile lundi matin, rapporte le New York Post. Le 23 juillet, Wagner a tiré une balle dans la tête d'Idriss
The three men convicted of the gang rape of a mentally disabled minor in El Attaouia were sentenced on Wednesday evening in Marrakech to prison terms ranging from six to ten years. Despite a DNA test confirming the paternity of the victim’s child, the main accused received an eight-year sentence—lighter than the minimum penalty prescribed by the applicable articles of the Penal Code. The civil party has announced its intention to appeal.