Keywords: Interior Ministry


Turkey arrests 119 suspects linked to Islamic State in nationwide operation

Turkish authorities have arrested 119 people suspected of links to the Islamic State group (IS, also known as Daesh) during a nationwide security operation, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The operation was carried out by the Turkish gendarmerie across 30 provinces, including major cities......

Morocco launches electoral list verification process ahead of September 2026 elections

The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior has announced the completion of a key procedural step in the preparation for the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for 23 September 2026, as administrative commissions across the country finalized and submitted updated electoral records. According to an official......

Egypt shooting leaves eight dead, authorities suggest suspect may have been mentally ill

Eight people were killed and five others injured in a shooting incident in central Egypt after an armed man opened fire on civilians gathered near public transport stops, according to the Interior Ministry. The attack took place on Monday in Abanoub, near the city of Assiout, around 350 kilometers south......

Morocco caps digital campaign spending to ensure electoral fairness

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has introduced new rules to regulate digital campaign spending ahead of upcoming elections. According to a draft decree adopted by the government council, expenses made through digital channels cannot exceed one-third of the overall spending limit set for each candidate. The......

Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed while performing duties

Authorities in Kuwait announced that two officers from the country’s Interior Ministry died while carrying out their professional duties, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The ministry confirmed the deaths in a brief message published on the social media platform X, formerly......

Morocco relocates over 143,000 residents to avert flood risks

Morocco's Interior Ministry announced that evacuations in flood-prone areas are ongoing as of Thursday, February 5, 2026. The phased operations aim to mitigate risks and safeguard residents from potential damage caused by adverse weather conditions. Authorities have deployed extensive logistical......

Lanzarote introduces biometric border checks for non-EU travellers

Spain has introduced the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) at Lanzarote airport, marking a significant step in the nation’s transition to digital border controls for non-EU visitors. The move is part of a phased rollout across Spain’s airports ahead of the full EU deadline in April......

Morocco upgrades urban transport with 257 new buses under nationwide program

Morocco has bolstered its urban transport infrastructure with the arrival of 257 new buses at the Port of Casablanca. This marks the first phase of the 2025–2029 Urban Public Transport by Bus Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at modernizing mobility and enhancing public transport services......

Sharp rise in Islamophobic acts in France in early 2025, antisemitism remains high

France has witnessed a concerning surge in Islamophobic acts during the first five months of 2025, with an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Interior Ministry, the number of personal assaults has more than tripled, highlighting growing tensions and concerns among Muslim......