Keywords: Counterterrorism


Strengthening Bonds: Ambassador Amrani Advocates for Enhanced NATO-South Dialogue

In a call to bolster international security, Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, has underscored the necessity of deepening cooperation and dialogue between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its southern partners. Amrani delivered his remarks during a panel......

Africa's War on Terror: Harnessing Technological Power

In a compelling call to confront the escalating terror menace in Africa, Morocco's Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, emphasized the critical need to adopt cutting-edge technologies. His remarks were delivered during the third high-level meeting of the "Marrakech Platform," a gathering of......

France and Morocco's Unbreakable Security Alliance: A Cornerstone for Counterterrorism and Regional Stability

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin recently highlighted the depth of the security alliance between France and Morocco during his visit to Rabat. Addressing journalists, Darmanin emphasized Morocco's critical role in ensuring France's national security, acknowledging the essential......

Morocco's Frontline Battle Against ISIS' African Resurgence

As the Islamic State's grip on its former strongholds in Iraq and Syria wanes, a sinister new front is emerging: the vast expanses of Africa. According to a report from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the terrorist group's African affiliates are gaining alarming strength, seizing......

Morocco, Germany Seek to Energize Bilateral Military Cooperation

Morocco and Germany are strengthening their bilateral military cooperation to tackle pressing security challenges, signaling a deepening of relations between the two nations. During a recent visit to Rabat, German Minister of Defense Thomas Hitschler met with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdeltif Loudyi,......

Moroccan Security Chief Enhances Anti-Terror Cooperation in Saudi Arabia

Morocco's top security official, Abdellatif Hammouchi, embarked on a significant visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at fortifying counterterrorism collaboration between the two nations. As the director general of Morocco's National Security and Territorial Surveillance Directorate, Hammouchi's......

Unraveling the Terror Network: Morocco Leads Cross-Border Operation to Dismantle ISIS Support Structure

In a remarkable demonstration of international collaboration, Morocco took the lead in a comprehensive counterterrorism operation that successfully dismantled an ISIS support network spanning three continents. The operation, codenamed "MIYA," was initiated in 2021 by Spain's National Police......

Morocco Receives Acclaim for Exemplary Counterterrorism Efforts

Morocco has garnered widespread recognition from the international community for its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. The 6th Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum, recently held in Marrakech, witnessed participants lauding the Kingdom for its pivotal role as a global leader in counterterrorism. As......

Extremists Arrested in Morocco-Spain Counterterrorism Operation

In a joint counterterrorism operation, security forces in Morocco and Spain successfully dismantled an extremist network. The collaboration involved Morocco's intelligence agency, the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), and Spain's intelligence agency, the General Commissariat......