news_byLatifa Babas

A senior Polisario military official’s escape from Tifariti fuels speculations

The disappearance of a high ranking Polisario military official, operating in Tifariti and responsible for the gathering of international aids, has fueled speculations.

Hamas leader discusses Morocco’s support for Palestine in a phone call with El Othmani

Head of Hamas’s Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, phoned the head of the Moroccan government, Saadeddine El Othmani, Sunday, and urged him to provide medical assistance for Palestinians injured by the Israeli forces. On the same day, Morocco announced that it is setting up a field hospital in Gaza.

Moroccan women in Huelva's fields : Spain arrests the first suspect

After Buzzfeed News published an investigation on Moroccan women working in strawberry farms in Southern Spain, revealing that some of them are subjected to abuse and sometimes rape, Spanish authorities made their first arrest in connection with the case. The arrest comes as the Moroccan Ministry of Employment denied on several occasions the veracity of the alleged sexual abuses.

Diaspo #42 : Oussama Wahid, a role model for Moroccan-Italian youngsters

The story of Moroccan national Oussama Wahid has made headlines in Italy. His breathtaking journey made of him a role model for youngsters to look up to.

Morocco-Iran : Hassan Nasrallah puts the blame on the Israeli intelligence services

A few weeks after Morocco severed diplomatic ties with Iran, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah reacted, blaming the Israeli intelligence services.

To recover its cargo vessel OCP is believed to have paid 750 000 dirhams

According to Jeune Afrique, OCP Group has covered the court’s costs to retrieve its phosphate cargo seized for one year in South Africa.

After Bourita’s FoxNews statement, Iran says third parties push Morocco to level accusations

After Foreign minister Nasser Bourita warned in a statement to FoxNews.com, on Wednesday, that Iran is seeking a foothold in North Africa, Tehran replies in the person of Bahram Ghasemi.

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Has Morocco equipped policemen with Israeli Tavor Assault Rifle ?

Parading on the 62nd anniversary of the Directorate General of National Security, policemen carried Israeli bullpup assault rifles. For Mena Défense, Morocco is the first North African country «to publically use» these weapons.

Uk : Sextortion victims on the rise and Moroccan scammers are to be blamed

The British Crime Agency says that the number of men reporting sextortion has significantly increased in the UK. Secretly filmed, and asked for money, most of these victims are blackmailed by Moroccan scammers.

Moroccan women in Huelva say they are blackmailed by their managers in a new investigation

After Buzzfeed News published an investigation on Moroccan women working in strawberry farms in Southern Spain, revealing that some of them are subjected to abuse and sometimes rape, El Espanol met seven women in Huelva. They have claimed being blackmailed by their managers into having sex.