Three Moroccans have returned home after being released by a human trafficking network in Myanmar in exchange for a ransom. The families of the three victims paid 100,000 Dhs each to secure their freedom. This brings the number of freed Moroccan citizens to about 20, out of more than 100 estimated to be held in camps in Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries, according to Al 3omk. The victims were initially lured with promises of high-paying jobs in e-commerce in Thailand but were instead
The Marrakech Court of First Instance has ruled in favor of a student at the Lycée Victor Hugo, who was prevented from entering because of her hijab. The ruling, handed down on Friday, June 21, requires the Agence de l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger (AEFE) to pay a fine of 500 dirhams per day of non-compliance with the decision, as well as legal costs. The incident occurred on June 10, when the student was refused access to the school because of internal regulations
From an Algerian childhood immersed in local culture to the challenges of moving to France in 1974, Moroccan Fethi Aboubeker's journey reflects immense adaptability and resilience. Shaped by his upbringing and a deep passion for radio, Fethi is now an organizational consultant and a dedicated advocate for cultural exchange. He seamlessly bridges the cultural gap between France and Morocco, embodying the best of both worlds.
Bujloud, a longstanding Moroccan tradition, involves dressing in animal skins and parading during celebrations between Eid al-Adha and the Islamic New Year. In the past, the practice varied regionally, with a more daring and fearless nature.
The «Moroccan Front in support of Palestine and against normalization» is strongly opposed to the reception of an Israeli warship in a Moroccan port. The NGO deplores, in a statement published on Saturday, June 22, the «absence of reaction from the Moroccan state». «The INS Komemiyut ship, belonging to the navy of the occupying army, which is currently waging a real genocidal war against the Palestinian people, docked at the port of Tangier on
On Friday evening, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita had a phone call with his US counterpart, Antony Blinken. A «productive discussion», State Department spokesman Mathiew Miller said during a press briefing. «The U.S. is grateful to Morocco for their regional leadership», he added. This exchange comes three weeks after the June 3 phone call between the two parties. On that occasion, Blinken presented his Moroccan counterpart with the Biden administration's
Mauritanians are heading to the polls on June 29 to elect a new president. The election campaign has seen an active presence from the Polisario Front. Brahim Ghali's emissary in Nouakchott has been busy meeting with various political leaders. The Polisario envoy has held discussions with the president of the Al Karama Party, the head of the Alliance for Justice and Democracy, and the president of the Progressive and Popular Alliance. According to the Polisario press agency, «these
In Morocco, the tradition of masquerades like Bujloud has deep roots in history. Practiced for centuries, even in royal courts, wearing goat skins and parading after Eid al-Adha has sparked controversy.
On Friday, June 21 in Rabat, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs shot arrows towards Algeria. During the press briefing held with his Burkinabe counterpart, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Nasser Bourita stated that «the Kingdom is against foreign interference in the affairs of Sahel countries». Morocco opposes, he emphasized, the «policies of lesson-givers and those who believe that, because they have borders with the Sahel, can opt for a policy of
The Royal Moroccan Swimming Federation (FRMN) announced on Thursday, June 20, a new sporting achievement. During the Spanish Championships taking place in Palma de Majorca from June 18 to 22, Ilyas Fellaki, representing the CODM association, set a new national record in the 800 meters freestyle. He achieved an exceptional time of 8 minutes, 17 seconds, and 91 hundredths, thus beating the previous record of 8 minutes, 25 seconds, and 83 hundredths.
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