Keywords: PROTECTION


Six men sentenced to 15 years each for assaulting minor in El Jadida

The criminal chamber of the El Jadida Court of Appeal issued heavy prison sentences late Tuesday night in a case that has stirred widespread concern across Morocco. Six men were each sentenced to 15 years in prison, following their conviction in the sexual assault of a minor during the Moussem Moulay......

Sharp decline in underage marriages reported in Morocco

Morocco has recorded a significant reduction in underage marriages over the past seven years, according to new data presented by Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. Speaking before the House of Representatives, the minister revealed that the number of cases dropped from 26,298 in 2017 to 8,955 in 2024,......

Central And Northern Italy brace for intense storms as weather alerts issued

Italy’s Civil Protection Department on Monday issued warnings for large parts of central and northern regions as a new round of severe weather approaches. Forecasters expect heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and frequent lightning strikes, conditions that officials say may trigger both......

UN urges U.S. to ensure due process after Trump seeks ‘Permanent Pause’ on migration

UN officials urged the United States to uphold international standards for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers after President Donald Trump announced plans for what he described as a “permanent pause” on migration from all Third World countries. The proposal, revealed Thursday......

Colombia rescues 17 minors linked to Ultra-Orthodox group Lev Tahor

Colombian authorities have rescued 17 minors from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group Lev Tahor during an operation in the Antioquia region, citing concerns over child safety and ongoing international investigations. The intervention took place in the town of Yarumal and included coordination between several......

Morocco’s success in reducing hepatitis B prevalence highlights progressive strategies

Morocco has made remarkable strides in controlling the hepatitis B virus (HBV), achieving a low-prevalence status comparable to countries with minimal incidence, according to a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. This progress is attributed to the nation’s comprehensive approach, combining......

A Judge orders Meta to pay €479 million to Spanish media for unfair competition

A commercial court in Madrid has ordered Meta to pay €479 million to 87 Spanish digital media outlets and news agencies, ruling that the company gained an unlawful competitive advantage in online advertising by violating European data protection laws. The judgment, issued......

Kenitra prosecutor denies reports of minor’s marriage by “Fatiha” ceremony

The Kenitra Public Prosecutor’s Office has officially refuted recent social media and online claims alleging that a minor had been married to an adult through a traditional “Fatiha” ceremony. In a statement, the Prosecutor General at the Court of Appeal of Kenitra clarified that the......

FIFA strengthens online safety measures to combat abuse on social media

FIFA announced on Sunday that it has reinforced its online safety and content-moderation system, expanding the service available to all players, teams, officials and member associations throughout the year. This initiative aims to counter the rising tide of online abuse targeting football stakeholders......