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Drug trafficking: Franco-Algerian wanted by Interpol arrested in Marrakech

Marrakech police have arrested a 44-year-old French national of Algerian origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judiciary. The operation took place on Tuesday, according to a security source. The suspect was identified during a database check with the International......

Morocco unveils four key priorities for 2026 budget reform

The Moroccan government has outlined four major priorities for the 2026 Finance Bill (PLF), in line with the High Royal Guidelines. These priorities mark a new phase of transformation for the Kingdom and aim to balance economic growth with social justice and territorial equity. According to the official......

First Moroccan clerk at ICJ reflects rise in global legal representation

Adil Auraghi, a Stanford Law graduate, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) through its prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program. Beginning in September, Auraghi will work under Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of Brazil, contributing......

Italian ministers face allegations over release of Libyan official wanted by ICC

Judges in Italy have requested parliamentary approval to investigate two government ministers over their involvement in the release of Osama Almasri Najim, a Libyan official wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges including murder, rape, and torture. Najim, the head of Libya’s......

Lebanon vows accountability five years after Beirut port explosion

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged justice for the victims of the catastrophic Beirut port explosion, marking five years since the tragedy devastated the capital. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, killing over 220 people, injuring......

Transparency International Lebanon calls for justice on Beirut port explosion anniversary

As Lebanon prepares to mark the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, the Lebanese branch of Transparency International has issued a strong call for justice for the victims and their families. In a statement released ahead of the commemoration, the organization......

Lyon court sentences man to one year in prison for burning the Quran

Lyon – A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison by the Lyon Criminal Court after setting fire to a Quran outside the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in June 2025. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 2, shortly before the morning prayer. The man......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

Morocco unveils special stadium courts for 2030 World Cup to expedite justice

Morocco is preparing to introduce an innovative judicial framework for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to establish courtrooms inside stadiums. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced the initiative, which aims to manage minor offenses committed by foreign visitors efficiently and in accordance......