Keywords: Forensic science


Biometric and DNA technologies raise new data protection concerns

Advances in biometric science and genetic analysis are reshaping identification methods used in criminal investigations, as experts and public officials warn that technological progress is moving faster than legal safeguards designed to protect personal data. During a conference in Rabat focused on genomic......

Remains of Sophie Narme exhumed in cold case investigation linked to Dominique Pelicot

The remains of Sophie Narme, a 23-year-old real estate agent murdered in December 1991, were exhumed on Tuesday from a cemetery in the Yvelines region as part of an ongoing cold case investigation. Authorities hope that modern DNA analysis techniques will help identify potential traces left by the perpetrator......

Morocco advances forensic capabilities with new DNA database initiative

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......