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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......

Film kiss sparks outrage and legal action in Morocco over public decency concerns

A kiss between two foreign actors, filmed at the iconic Place du 9 Avril in Tangier, has ignited a heated debate in Morocco, leading to a formal legal complaint and sparking a national conversation about public morality, artistic expression, and the nation’s cultural identity. A controversial......

Moroccan NGOs warn legal reforms threaten anti-corruption efforts and transparency

A coalition of Moroccan civil society organizations is raising the alarm over proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which they argue would undermine anti-corruption efforts and restrict their role in defending public funds. The coalition has announced plans to escalate the matter to......

Morocco’s innovative strategy leads the fight against transnational crime

Morocco is taking bold strides to combat transnational organized crime, employing a comprehensive strategy that combines legislative reforms, institutional innovation, operational efficiency, and international collaboration. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi highlighted these efforts on Thursday during......

Musk’s X challenges New York law on content moderation in latest legal conflict

X Corp., the social media company owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, targeting the recently enacted Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895B). The law, which requires social media platforms to disclose their content moderation practices, has been labeled by Musk’s company......

Appeals court halts ruling on Trump’s federalization of California National Guard

Federal court pauses controversial decision on state control of troops A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily stayed a ruling requiring former President Donald Trump to return control of California’s National Guard to the state. The decision delays a significant legal challenge brought......

Jurors reportedly divided in Harvey Weinstein trial deliberations

In the ongoing trial of Harvey Weinstein, jurors in New York appear to be experiencing significant discord as they deliberate his fate regarding sex crime charges. Reports indicate that some jurors have engaged in heated exchanges and have referenced information not presented in the current retrial. The......

Australian man conditionally released from Iraqi prison after four years

An Australian man has been conditionally released from prison in Iraq after enduring four years of what the United Nations has called arbitrary detention. Robert Pether, a mechanical engineer, was imprisoned in 2021 on fraud charges amid a contract dispute involving the consulting firm he worked for......

Moroccans lead record naturalizations in Spain in 2024

Recent data released by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) and reported by ABC newspaper reveal that Moroccan nationals topped the list of foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish citizenship in 2024. This marks an unprecedented record since such statistics began in 2013. According......