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Morocco's Unwavering Stride Towards Safeguarding Childhood

In a remarkable achievement, Morocco has succeeded in reducing the number of child laborers by an astonishing 94% over the past two decades, as affirmed by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, during a session on the prohibition of child labor at the......

Disturbing Discovery: Frozen Cat Corpses Found in Moroccan Landfill Ignites Public Outrage

Speculation swirls that frozen cat corpses found in a landfill may be linked to illegal animal testing, sorcery rituals, or the acts of a disturbed individual, sparking public outrage. A video posted by a well-known sanitation worker in Morocco documenting his discovery of frozen cat corpses in a landfill......

Shattering the Cycle: UNICEF's Call to End Violent Disciplinary Measures Against Children

In a sobering revelation, new estimates from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) indicate that nearly 400 million children under the age of five worldwide are routinely subjected to psychological aggression or physical punishment at home. This staggering figure underscores the urgent need......

Kuwait Residential Blaze Leaves Dozens Dead, Prompting Crackdown on Overcrowding

A devastating fire tore through a residential building housing migrant workers in Kuwait's southern Mangaf district early Wednesday morning, claiming at least 41 lives and injuring dozens more. The tragic incident has prompted authorities to take swift action against the building's owner and......

Unveiling the Illicit Trade: Fez Court Delivers Justice in Newborn Trafficking Scandal

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the nation, the Fez Court of First Instance specializing in financial crimes has handed down a series of verdicts, sentencing 34 individuals for their roles in a sinister newborn trafficking ring. The investigation, which first came to light in January, unveiled......

Child Labor in Morocco: 7,775,000 Children Aged 7-17 Affected in 2023

As the world observes the World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2024, Morocco takes stock of this concerning issue. In 2023, out of 7,775,000 children aged 7 to 17, 110,000 were engaged in economic activities, representing 1.4% of this age group. However, the phenomenon remains more prevalent in......

Uproar Erupts Over Video of Moroccan Woman’s Arrest by French Train Security

A recent incident at the Saint-Charles train station in Marseille has sparked a storm of outrage and accusations of racial discrimination after a video of French train security officers forcibly arresting an elderly Moroccan woman went viral. The video, which surfaced on social media platforms such......

Tainted Alcohol Tragedy: Mastermind Behind Sidi Allal Tazi Poisoning Apprehended

In a significant development following the harrowing tainted alcohol incident that claimed at least 15 lives in the Sidi Allal Tazi commune, authorities have arrested the alleged ringleader behind the methanol trafficking network. Approximately a week after the tragedy unfolded, the investigation conducted......

Alarming Rise in Urban Traffic Accidents: A Wake-Up Call for Road Safety

In a distressing report released by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), 18 lives were lost and 2,704 individuals sustained injuries, 95 of them severe, due to 1,993 traffic accidents within urban areas during the week spanning June 3rd to June 9th. These sobering statistics serve as......

Saudi Arabia Enforces Midday Outdoor Work Ban to Combat Excessive Heat Risks

In a proactive move to safeguard the well-being of its workforce, Saudi Arabia has announced a ban on outdoor work between noon and 3 p.m., effective from June 15 to September 15, 2024. This measure, implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, aims to protect workers from the......

Safeguarding the Vulnerable: Morocco's Unwavering Commitment to Child Protection

In a nation that places paramount importance on the well-being of its youngest citizens, Morocco has made remarkable strides in ensuring the comprehensive protection and care of children. This commitment was underscored by El Hassan Daki, the Procureur Général du Roi près la Cour......

Tragedy at Safi: Teenager Takes Her Own Life After Being Caught Cheating in Baccalaureate Exams

In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through the educational community, a 17-year-old student from Hassan II High School in Safi, Morocco, ended her life by jumping off the Jorf Amouni cliff. This tragic event unfolded on the first day of the baccalaureate exams for the June 2024 session. According......

Mecca Cleared of Unauthorized Pilgrims as Hajj Begins

Amid preparations for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, Saudi Arabian authorities have launched a sweeping operation to clear Mecca of hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims. The move, aimed at ensuring a smooth and secure Hajj experience, has seen security forces turning away over 150,000 foreigners......