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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......

Morocco Halts Nurse Exodus: Requests Canada to Cease Recruitment Amid Healthcare Crisis

In a significant move to address its growing healthcare workforce shortage, Morocco has officially asked Canada to exclude Moroccan nurses from its international recruitment campaigns starting in the second quarter of 2024. This decision comes as the North African nation grapples with a severe lack of......

Morocco's Transitional Justice: A Journey Towards Reform and National Reconciliation

In a significant development for Morocco's ongoing process of transitional justice, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has emphasized that reform is an ongoing journey rather than a singular destination. This perspective, articulated by the CNDH, underscores the complexity and importance of......

Venezuela's Post-Election Crackdown: A Human Rights Crisis Unveiled

In the aftermath of Nicolas Maduro's controversial re-election in July, Venezuela has witnessed a chilling escalation of state-sanctioned repression, according to a recent United Nations report. The report, released by the UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR), paints a grim picture of the country's......

Morocco Takes Historic Step: DNA Testing to Identify Tazmamart Victims

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has launched a groundbreaking initiative to bring closure to a dark chapter in the country's history. On September 4, the council announced the commencement of DNA analysis operations aimed at confirming the identities of prisoners who perished......

Morocco's Human Rights Council Greenlights DNA Testing for Tazmamart Victims After Two Decades

In a significant development for human rights in Morocco, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has approved DNA testing on the remains of detainees who perished in the notorious Tazmamart prison. This decision comes after a 20-year campaign by the Association of Victims of Tazmamart, marking a potential......

CNDH Advocates for Equitable Urban Development in Morocco

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco convened its third “Agora of Human Rights” session today, tackling the pressing issues and prospects associated with the nation's rapidly expanding urban landscapes. Under the theme “The Right to the City and the City of Rights:......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......

Crisis in Gaza: Over 625,000 Children Deprived of Education Amid Ongoing Conflict

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has issued a harrowing report detailing the severe impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on children's education. For over eight months, more than 625,000 children have been unable to attend school due to......