Keywords: Justice


Fez Faces Backlash Over Renaming Historic Street

The controversial decision to rename "Youssef ben Tachfine" street in Fez has ignited widespread opposition, with many Moroccans arguing that it distorts the nation's historical and cultural identity. Khalid Hajjoubi, President of the Marinids District Council in Fez, finds himself at......

Morocco Weighs Digital Shift for Legal Announcements

Government explores modernizing legal notice publication with new Civil Procedure Code In a significant move towards modernization, the Moroccan government is contemplating amendments to the Civil Procedure Code that would permit legal announcements to be published on digital news platforms, expanding......

Syndicates Challenge FIFA in Court Over Unilateral World Club Cup Calendar

In a bold move, the professional footballers' unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) have filed a lawsuit against FIFA in a Brussels court, challenging the world governing body's unilaterally imposed calendar, particularly the new World Club Cup scheduled for 2025. The English and French......

Racist Chants Echo in Spanish Courts: Supporters Face Justice

In a landmark ruling that resonates across Spain's sporting landscape, three supporters of Valencia CF have been handed eight-month prison sentences for hurling racist insults at Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior during a La Liga match in May 2023. The Spanish justice system has taken a firm stance......

Questioning Conventions: Debate Erupts Over Proposed Changes to Moroccan Hotel Policies

Rabat - A heated debate has emerged in Morocco over proposed changes to longstanding practices at hotels nationwide. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi recently condemned requirements that couples present marriage certificates upon check-in, claiming the policy violates privacy rights without legal basis.  Ouahbi......

Strengthening Judicial Bonds: Morocco and France Forge New Cooperation Plan

In a significant stride toward fortifying their judicial collaboration, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and France's Minister of Justice, Éric Dupond-Moretti, formally unveiled a new technical cooperation action plan in Rabat on May 31st. This initiative aims to deepen......

Justice Minister's Recruitment Saga Ignites Controversy and Calls for Transparency

The Moroccan Justice Minister, Abdellatif Ouahbi, is at the center of intense criticism following the appointment of his former advisor, Mohamed Abdelouahab Rafiki, also known as Abou Hafs, as a judicial delegate. Rafiki's recruitment has raised concerns because his age exceeds the legal limit for......

Gaza Under Siege: Israel Intensifies Rafah Assault Despite Global Outcry

The besieged Gaza Strip reels under relentless Israeli bombardment as the military offensive in Rafah escalates, triggering widespread international condemnation. Despite growing calls for restraint, Israeli forces have intensified their aerial and ground assault, pounding even designated "safe......

Tragedy Unfolds in Rafah: Israel Escalates Offensive Amid Global Outcry

The world bears witness to a harrowing scene as Israel's military advances relentlessly through the Gaza Strip, leaving behind a path of death and destruction in Rafah. Amidst escalating chaos in the city, where Israeli tanks have penetrated the heart of urban life, the international community's......