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Morocco advances forensic capabilities with new DNA database initiative

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......

Morocco's Coastal Security Operation Halts Maritime Migration Scheme

A coordinated security operation on New Year's Eve successfully prevented an unauthorized maritime crossing attempt from Morocco's southwestern coast. The Royal Gendarmerie's intervention focused on the Tan-Tan coastline, a known departure point for vessels headed toward Spain's Canary......

Construction Fraud Targets Earthquake Survivors in Morocco's Al Haouz Region

Multiple contractors have defrauded 27 families who received government reconstruction aid following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco's Al Haouz region, according to the Ministry of Interior. The primary culprit, based in Bouzouk Ait Mellou village, defrauded 18 families in Taghzout......

France Bolsters Security for France-Israel Soccer Match Amid Rising Tensions

Ahead of an upcoming soccer match between France and Israel, France is set to deploy thousands of police officers across Paris, seeking to prevent incidents similar to the recent clashes in Amsterdam involving Israeli fans and locals. The increased security presence reflects the heightened sensitivities......

Collision at Sea: Morocco Probes Incident Between Spanish Patrol and Migrant Vessel

Off the coast of Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, an incident involving a Spanish Civil Guard patrol boat and a vessel carrying migrants has prompted an investigation by Moroccan authorities. The collision, which occurred on Sunday, has raised questions about border patrol practices and migrant......

Unveiling Morocco's 2024 Census: Key Worker Benefits and Technological Advances

As Morocco gears up for the 7th General Census, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) introduces strategic measures to enhance the experience of census workers. In its commitment to transparency for the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, the HCP is implementing initiatives focused on worker......

Moroccan Naval Forces Rescue 124 Migrants in Perilous Sea Crossing

In a critical maritime operation on Thursday, the Moroccan Royal Navy intercepted a vessel carrying 124 sub-Saharan migrants, including 12 women, approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) southwest of Dakhla. The migrants, who were attempting to reach the Canary Islands, found themselves in distress during......

Security Scare on Agadir-Paris Flight: Teen's Bluetooth Prank Triggers Delay

A Transavia flight from Agadir to Paris Orly was delayed on Sunday following a security alert over a passenger’s Bluetooth device name. Flight TO3121, a Boeing 737 with 153 passengers and 6 crew, landed at Orly at 10:08 a.m. as scheduled. The alert began mid-flight when a crew member noticed a......

Morocco's Interior Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to National Unity Amid Throne Day Celebrations

Key Discussions Focus on Sovereignty, Cohesive National Efforts, and Regional Progress In a significant working meeting held on Thursday, the Moroccan Ministry of Interior underscored its dedication to national unity and regional development. The meeting, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of King......