Keywords: Terrorism prevention


Moroccan authorities arrest suspected extremist accused of planning a terrorist attack

Moroccan security authorities have arrested a man suspected of preparing a terrorist plot in the northern city of M’diq as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to combat violent extremism and safeguard public security. The operation was carried out by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations......

United States: police thwart attack plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist

Authorities in the United States have thwarted an alleged attack targeting a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, highlighting ongoing concerns about politically motivated violence and domestic security. According to federal officials, a 26-year-old suspect was arrested in the state of New Jersey after......

Morocco unveils comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism across Africa

Morocco's permanent UN representative, Ambassador Omar Hilale, presented the kingdom's multi-faceted approach to counter-terrorism before the Security Council on Tuesday. The strategy, developed under King Mohammed VI's guidance, encompasses security enhancement, economic development, religious......

US thanks Morocco for help in arresting ISIS-linked individual

The FBI has expressed its gratitude to Morocco for its role in the arrest of Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man accused of attempting to join ISIS. The arrest took place on December 4, 2024, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as White was preparing to board a flight to Morocco. His......

Moroccan-Spanish Collaboration Bolsters Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Mediterranean Region

In a significant development for Mediterranean security, Spanish officials have highlighted the crucial role of Moroccan-Spanish cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational crime. Lieutenant Colonel Arturo Ortega Navas, chief of the Guardia Civil command in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, presented......

France Leverages Moroccan Expertise to Ensure the Security of Its Olympics

Rabat and Paris are collaborating to ensure the safe and secure execution of the 2024 Summer Olympics in the French capital, with a particular focus on preventing criminal or terrorist incidents. Moroccan security chief Abdellatif Hammouchi met with his French counterpart, national police director Frédéric......