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Collective rape of a minor shocks the Moussem of Moulay Abdellah

The province of El Jadida, in western Morocco, has been shaken by a serious crime during the Moussem of Moulay Abdellah. According to local sources, a 13 to 14-year-old boy was the victim of a collective rape, sparking widespread outrage and concern. Following the assault, the minor reportedly boarded......

Meta faces US Senate probe over AI chatbots engaging with minors

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is under investigation after revelations that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were permitted to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors. The probe, announced Friday by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo), chair of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee......

Neonatal nurse in France faces judge over alleged sexual assaults on infants

A 26-year-old nurse from André-Grégoire Intercommunal Hospital in Montreuil, located in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis, is facing a judge as part of a judicial investigation into allegations of sexual assaults on infants. The case emerged after disturbing videos circulated on TikTok,......

Flight attendant sentenced to 18 years for secretly filming minors in airplane bathrooms

An ex-flight attendant for American Airlines has been sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for attempting to exploit minors sexually and possessing child pornography. The court also imposed five years of supervised release following his prison term. Estes Carter Thompson III was arrested in......

Algerian detained in Ceuta over sexual abuse of migrant minors

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian migrant residing in a temporary shelter on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The suspect is alleged to have initially engaged in inappropriate touching before escalating to full sexual assault, according to reports from Moroccan newspaper......

Moroccan teen's courage exposes years of abuse, father jailed

A 15-year-old girl’s bravery has brought her father to justice after enduring years of sexual abuse in silence. Using her mobile phone to record evidence, she broke through the cultural and legal barriers that often keep such crimes hidden. A harrowing ordeal uncovered The abuse began when the......

Moroccan children demand action on education, health, and equality

Children across Morocco gathered in Rabat to demand stronger protection of their rights and actionable policies addressing their needs. The event, organized by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) with UNICEF Morocco’s support, marked the culmination of a year-long national dialogue. Voices......

Challenges in child welfare: Morocco's path to better protection

Morocco's government is taking significant steps to enhance child welfare as it faces pressing challenges in protecting its youth. During a national meeting focused on child protection held in Sale, Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, Naïma Ben Yahya, emphasized the need for......

Outrage in Kenitra: Teen uncle confesses to raping and murdering five-year-old niece

A disturbing crime has sent shockwaves through the Moroccan city of Kenitra, where a 16-year-old boy has confessed to the rape and murder of his five-year-old niece. The heinous act occurred on Monday in the suburban area of Sidi Taibi while the girl's mother attended Taraweeh prayers. The victim,......