Keywords: Detention


Decrease in preventive detention rates in Morocco for 2023

The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal......

Measles outbreak prompts health checks in Morocco's detention facilities

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has initiated field visits to detention centers nationwide in response to a measles outbreak. Through its National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, the council is assessing health conditions and preventive measures across correctional facilities. Following......

Prisoner exchange continues amid ongoing ceasefire

Israel has announced the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ongoing ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas. According to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, the detainees are expected to be freed today in the third phase of the deal. Simultaneously, eight captives......

South Korean President Arrested Amid Controversy Over Brief Martial Law Attempt

South Korean investigators have detained President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection related to a short-lived declaration of martial law that was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. This marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested while in office. Officials......

Algeria Releases 60 Moroccan Migrants in Significant Prisoner Transfer

In a notable humanitarian development, Algeria has released 60 young Moroccan migrants who had been detained in various detention facilities, some for over three years. The transfer, conducted at the Zouj Beghal border crossing, marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to address the complex migrant......

Moroccan Human Rights Group Uncovers Alleged Detention Facility Masquerading as Mental Health Center

In a disturbing development from Central Morocco, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has called for authorities to investigate an alleged human trafficking operation following the discovery of 19 individuals held captive at a farm in Kelaat Sraghna province. The victims were reportedly......

UN Group Declares Detention of Nasser Zefzafi Arbitrary Amid Government Denial

A United Nations Working Group has determined that the detention of Nasser Zefzafi, a prominent figure in Morocco's Hirak Rif movement, constitutes a violation of international law. Three international organizations—Committee for Justice, Freedom House, and MENA Rights Group—applauded......

French-Algerian Author Boualem Sansal to Appear Before Algerian Prosecutor After Arrest

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, renowned for his critique of religious extremism and authoritarian regimes, is set to appear before a prosecutor in Algeria today. The circumstances of his detention remain unclear since his arrest over a week ago. Sansal’s lawyer, François Zimeray,......

Trump's 2024 Immigration Plans: Mass Detention and Migrant Deportations

As the Trump administration prepares for its return, new immigration plans are coming into clearer focus. Building on his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump is shifting his attention to enforcing strict interior immigration policies. Unlike his first term, when the focus was primarily on building a border wall,......