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Pakistan Cracks Down on Officials Following Mediterranean Tragedies

Mass Dismissals and Blacklisting in Response to Human Smuggling Crisis Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has launched a sweeping crackdown on officials linked to human smuggling networks after the tragic deaths of at least 43 Pakistani migrants off the coast of Morocco in January.......

Pakistan to repatriate 22 survivors of Dakhla boat tragedy

The Pakistani Foreign Office has announced the repatriation of 22 survivors of a boat capsize near Morocco’s Dakhla port. The operation is the result of extensive investigations and coordination with Moroccan authorities, with the repatriation set to begin today. Four migrants, who had been stranded......

Fatal explosion in Taroudant tunnel highlights safety concerns in infrastructure projects

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday in the Ouzioua region of Taroudant province, where four workers lost their lives following an explosion inside a tunnel associated with the "El Mokhtar Soussi" dam elevation project. According to a statement issued by the Tafnout commune on its official......

Mystery deepens: No word yet on missing Moroccan truckers in West Africa

Four Moroccan truck drivers who disappeared on Saturday between Dore, Burkina Faso, and Tera, Niger, remain unaccounted for despite unconfirmed reports of their release. Mustapha Chaoune, Secretary General of Morocco's Democratic Organization of Multimodal Transport and Logistics, stated Monday that......

Swedish Teen Arrested in Morocco: Weapons Case Sparks International Action

The Moroccan border security forces apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish citizen at the Bab Sebta crossing point on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant. The arrest stems from Swedish authorities' investigation into weapons-related offenses. Interpol's database check confirmed that......

Morocco's Media Landscape Transforms: SNRT Set to Unify Major Broadcasters

The Morocco state broadcaster SNRT is poised to consolidate its position in the national media sector through a comprehensive acquisition of major outlets within the next two months. The strategic move will see SNRT become the sole proprietor of Soread 2M and Medi1 TV, while securing an 83.6% stake in......

Moroccan Teams Clear 50 Pool-Sized Areas in Valencia Flood Recovery

Following devastating floods in Valencia last October, Moroccan recovery teams have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in Spain's cleanup efforts, removing enough debris to fill approximately 50 Olympic swimming pools. The mission, initiated through royal directives, deployed 36 specialized trucks......

Alerte Météo : Pluies Intenses et Nevades Prévisibles ce Week-end

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a weather alert predicting challenging weather conditions for Sunday and Monday. Several regions across the country will experience intense rain showers, accompanied by significant snowfall in higher altitudes. According to DGM's forecast,......

Shanghai-Casablanca Direct Flight: A New Link Strengthening Connections

Starting January 19, a new long-haul flight route will connect Shanghai to Casablanca. Operated three times weekly—on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—this service by a major Chinese airline will link Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca,......

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......

Naval Crisis: Moroccan Patrol Vessel Stranded in Treacherous Waters Near Melilla

In a challenging maritime incident near Melilla, the Moroccan Royal Navy's patrol boat "Al-Qasid" remains stranded following a technical failure that occurred during its departure from Nador port on Thursday. The P-32 class vessel, commissioned in 1988, encountered difficulties in a rocky......

Tragic Mediterranean Crossing Claims 70 Lives as Migration Crisis Intensifies

In a devastating maritime incident off the Moroccan coast, approximately 70 migrants, including 25 Malian nationals, went missing after their vessel sank on December 19. The boat, carrying around 80 people attempting to reach Spanish territory, encountered difficulties during its journey, with only eleven......

Tragic Milestone: Over 10,400 Migrants Lost at Sea En Route to Spain in 2024

In a devastating development that underscores the ongoing migration crisis, more than 10,400 migrants perished or vanished while attempting to reach Spanish shores in 2024, according to a recent report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras. The toll includes over 1,500 teenagers, marking this year as the......