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Keywords: Human Rights


Tragic Floods in Marrakech Expose Critical Infrastructure Flaws, Prompts Calls for Accountability

In a devastating turn of events, two young siblings lost their lives in floodwaters on the outskirts of Marrakech, Morocco, following a brief but intense rainfall. The tragedy has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation into the city's infrastructure and urban planning practices. The incident......

UN Commission Accuses Israel of Deliberate Attacks on Gaza's Healthcare System

A United Nations commission has released a damning report accusing Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) of deliberately targeting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. The report, issued on October 10, alleges that these actions form part of a broader policy of "collective punishment" against Palestinians. The......

Morocco’s Press Union Launches Initiative to Tackle Harassment and Gender Violence

Doha in a significant step towards promoting a safer and more equitable media environment, the Moroccan National Press Union (SNPM) has committed to creating an internal mechanism aimed at combating harassment and gender-based violence within the media sector. This initiative emerged from two workshops......

Haitian Gangs Recruit Starving Children for Armed Conflict, Report Finds

Haitian gangs are coercing desperate and hungry children into joining their ranks, preparing them for a protracted and violent confrontation with international security forces, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW). The alarming trend is a reflection of Haiti's deepening crisis,......

Urgent Call for Death Penalty Abolition: CNDH Advocates for Reform in Morocco

In a compelling statement made during a press conference today, Amina Bouayach, the President of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), emphasized the pressing need for the abolition of the death penalty in Morocco. This address coincided with World Day Against the Death Penalty, which this year......

The Indifference of Modern Media: Human Tragedies Reduced to Routine

The global media landscape, with its relentless 24-hour news cycle, has transformed unimaginable atrocities into desensitized daily occurrences. As wars, massacres, and disasters are squeezed into routine news, human suffering is increasingly reduced to fleeting headlines. Sipping my morning coffee,......

Morocco's National Human Rights Council President Urges Stronger Torture Prevention Measures

In a significant move towards bolstering human rights protections in Morocco, Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has urged for a more robust implementation of the Istanbul Protocol within the country's legal framework. Speaking at a seminar focused on enhancing......

Spain Defends Stance on Anti-Semitism Amidst Diplomatic Tensions with Israel

In a recent interview with public broadcaster RTVE, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares firmly rejected claims made by Israel's Foreign Ministry that Spain has become a "paradise" for anti-Semitism. Albares described the Israeli remarks as "out of place," emphasizing......

Morocco Poised for Historic Shift on Death Penalty as World Day Approaches

As the global community prepares to observe World Day Against the Death Penalty, Morocco stands at a crossroads in its approach to capital punishment. A coalition of prominent human rights organizations in the country has announced plans for a press conference on October 10th to address the ongoing challenges......

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