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Morocco rallies for justice after gang rape of boy at El Jadida festival sparks outrage

Morocco faces a national reckoning after the brutal gang rape of a 13-year-old boy during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province. The boy, an orphan whose mother suffers from severe mental illness, was drugged and raped repeatedly by 14 men over several days. He returned to......

Moroccans demand justice for 13-year-old boy gang-raped at cultural festival

A horrific case of gang rape involving a 13-year-old boy has sparked outrage across Morocco, raising serious questions about the safety and oversight of public events. The incident occurred during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province, a major cultural gathering attended by......

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 man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy residing in a temporary shelter for migrants. The suspect reportedly began with inappropriate touching before escalating to more severe abuse. Investigators suspect the individual may be part......

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......