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Morocco Denounces Human Rights Watch for Alleged Bias in Rights Violation Claims

Morocco has vehemently rejected recent allegations of human rights violations leveled against the North African nation by Human Rights Watch (HRW), asserting that the organization's report is biased and aims to tarnish the country's reputation. In a robustly worded statement, Morocco's Ministerial......

Morocco Poised to Tackle Persistent Challenges in Family Code

In September of last year, His Majesty King Mohammed VI urged the Moroccan government to undertake comprehensive reforms to the family code, addressing the enduring issues affecting women and children in terms of their fundamental rights. In a recent interview, Amina Bouayach, the president of Morocco's......

Moroccan man found dead by hanging in Italian prison

NAPLES, Italy - Tragedy has once again cast a shadow behind the imposing walls of Poggioreale prison in Naples. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 17th, the lifeless body of a 38-year-old Moroccan man was discovered hanging by the neck in his dimly lit cell. Prison staff arrived at the somber......

Morocco Assumes Leadership of UN Human Rights Council with Broad International Support

Rabat - In a significant diplomatic achievement, Morocco secured extensive international support last week as it assumed the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the year 2023. Out of the 47 council members, 30 voted in favor of Morocco during a session held on Wednesday. Among......

Morocco Assumes Historic UN Human Rights Council Presidency as US Extends Warm Congratulations

In a historic moment, Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing its inaugural presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council, garnering accolades and warm wishes from the United States. The United States, represented by its ambassador and permanent representative to the UN in......

Morocco Makes History as First African Nation to Lead UN Human Rights Council

In a historic milestone, Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking victory by being elected as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024, triumphing over South Africa in a closely-watched vote. This momentous occasion signifies the inaugural instance of an African nation......

King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to Late Abdelaziz Benzakour’s Family

Rabat - On January 2nd, Morocco bid farewell to a prominent figure in the realm of human rights, as revered King Mohammed VI expressed profound grief over the passing of renowned human rights lawyer Abdelaziz Benzakour, who left this world at the age of 81. In a heartfelt letter of condolence addressed......

Rising Tide: Saudi Arabia Records 170 Executions in 2023

In the course of the past year, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a significant surge in state-sanctioned executions, as the tally reached 170 in 2023, marking a notable increase from the 147 recorded in the preceding year of 2022. According to a comprehensive count by Agence France-Presse, based on official......

Moroccan Politicians Fall Short on Asset Declaration Requirements

A newly released report analyzing asset declarations in Morocco has found that the vast majority of elected officials failed to fulfill their legal obligation to disclose personal financial holdings. Between January 1st and October 31st of this year, only 193 out of 515 total members of parliament submitted......