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Morocco Upholds Human Rights: Court Blocks Extradition of Egyptian Political Dissident

The Moroccan judiciary has taken a decisive stance on human rights by refusing to extradite Egyptian political dissident and physician Dr. Abdel Basset Imam to Egypt, where he faces a life sentence for opposing the current government. Dr. Imam, who holds both Turkish and Egyptian citizenship, expressed......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

Moroccan Officials Forge Partnerships to Strengthen Human Rights Framework

On December 12, 2024, Moroccan officials, along with representatives from professional organizations and the country’s Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights, came together to commemorate International Human Rights Day by signing a series of key partnership agreements. These agreements aim......

Morocco Prioritizes Justice and Equality with New Human Rights Initiatives

Morocco marks significant progress in embedding human rights values through strategic agreements and international collaboration. Morocco is advancing its human rights agenda with a series of initiatives focused on youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Marking International Human Rights......

Morocco Signals Policy Shift with Support for UN Death Penalty Resolution

Morocco is poised to make a landmark decision by voting in favor of the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced this historic shift during a parliamentary session, highlighting......

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......