France
Undocumented Immigrants in France Resist COVID Tests to Avoid Deportation
In France, undocumented Moroccans and other nationalities in administrative detention centers (CRA) express their refusal to take a Covid-19 test. And for good reason.
Topic
Expulsion
Morocco
Belgium Moves to Deport Disabled Moroccan Immigrant Despite Community Support
A young Moroccan is about to be expelled because the Belgian authorities refuse to renew his residence permit. The community that has formed a support committee for him is dismayed.
Morocco
Son of Former Moroccan Minister Deported from US After Domestic Violence Arrest
Detained since last February in a Colorado prison in the United States for acts of domestic violence, the son of former Interior Minister Driss Basri was the subject of an expulsion measure.
Spain
Ceuta to Expel Moroccan Migrants Refusing Repatriation Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Moroccans who have refused to return home will be expelled in the coming days by the Sebta police. The decision was made after the delegation and the city agreed that there would be no more new Moroccans housed in a temporary center.
Morocco
Marrakech Mother and Child Homeless After Family Dispute, Seeks Travel Permission
A young woman living in Marrakech found herself on the street overnight, accompanied by her 5-year-old daughter, after being sent away from the marital home by her husband.
France
Undocumented Moroccan Man Faces Deportation from France for Domestic Violence
A 45-year-old Moroccan is threatened with expulsion from France. He is accused of numerous offenses and crimes.
France
Petition Launched for Residence Permit of Algerian Hero Facing Deportation in France
A petition addressed to the prefecture of the Loire in Saint-Etienne has been launched to allow Yassine to obtain a residence permit.
Morocco
Moroccan Actress Sentenced to Prison, Deportation in UAE Court Ruling
The Criminal Court of Dubai has handed down its final verdict, sentencing Moroccan actress, Mariam Hussein , to a prison sentence and expulsion from Emirati territory.
Belgium
Far-Right Party Targets Moroccan Immigrants in Belgian Social Housing Controversy
The New Flemish Alliance is campaigning against Moroccans benefiting from social housing in the Flemish region of Belgium and owning real estate in Morocco. These Moroccans living abroad (MREs) are now threatened with expulsion.
Morocco
Morocco Expels Portuguese Journalist Supporting Sahrawi Independence Movement
A new expulsion of a European foreigner has been carried out by the Moroccan authorities. On December 10, the Portuguese journalist and activist in favor of the Sahrawi independence movement, Isabel Lourenço, was turned away from Moroccan Sahara , after being accused of "threatening public order".
France
Turkey Deports 11 French Nationals Linked to Jihadist Groups
Turkey is pursuing its policy of expelling foreign jihadists from its soil to their countries of origin. In total, 11 jihadists were sent back, on Monday, December 9, 2019, to France.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Block Basque Lawmakers' Visit to Western Sahara
As they were trying to enter the Sahara to organize a week of visits, four Basque parliamentarians from the "Peace and Freedom Intergroup for the Sahrawi people" were turned back by the Moroccan authorities.