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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......

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......

Moroccan Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Escalating Suicide Rates in Northern Region

In a poignant address, Moroccan Member of Parliament Ikram El Hannaoui has called for immediate action to confront the distressing surge in suicide cases plaguing the northern region of Taounate. Her plea highlights the urgency of tackling this grave societal issue that has long cast a somber pall over......

Caught in the Act: Gendarmerie Busts Car Theft Ring Using Tow Trucks

In a daring operation, the Royal Gendarmerie of Had Soualem has dismantled a criminal gang specializing in an audacious scheme of car theft. The culprits employed a clever ruse, using tow trucks to divert attention from their activities and evade law enforcement scrutiny. However, their plan unraveled......

Corruption Conundrum: Morocco's Uphill Battle Against Wasta and Rashwa

In a nation grappling with deep-rooted corruption, Morocco finds itself ensnared in a web of informal practices, where personal connections and bribery have become the norm for securing employment and navigating bureaucratic labyrinths. The Arab Barometer's latest report unveils the stark realities......

Morocco Awaits Eid Al Adha's Arrival on June 17th

In a convergence of celestial spectacle, Morocco stands poised for the imminent advent of Eid Al Adha, the revered "Feast of Sacrifice," on June 17th. The anticipation arises from the precise astronomical predictions of Abdelhafid Bani, President of the Association Astronomy of Rabat, whose......

Moroccan Eid Feast: An Overflowing Bounty of Livestock

As the crescent moon ushers in the holy festival of Eid Al-Adha, Morocco stands prepared to embrace the occasion with an abundance of sacrificial livestock. The Moroccan government has meticulously orchestrated a comprehensive plan, ensuring that the nation's culinary traditions are upheld with a......

Morocco's Preemptive Strike: Dismantling Daesh's Sinister Designs

In a resolute blow against extremism, Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), under the auspices of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), has apprehended four individuals suspected of harboring allegiances to the notorious terrorist organization Daesh. The......

Fez's Ancient Medina Ablaze: Tragedy Strikes Commercial Hub

  In a harrowing turn of events, a fire erupted within the Debbagh commercial complex, nestled in the Bab Ftouh area of Fez's ancient medina, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to 26 others, according to local authorities. The incident, which unfolded on Wednesday......

Unveiling Morocco's Untapped Potential: The Case for Conditional Release

In a nation grappling with the weighty challenge of prison overcrowding, the concept of conditional releasen, a mechanism widely recognized as an effective means of reducing inmate populations and facilitating inmate reintegration, has yet to find its rightful place within Morocco's judicial landscape.......