Spain
Moroccan-Born Author Tackles Immigration and Identity in New Novel
Moroccan-born author Youssef El Maimouni has just published his second novel, "Nadie salva a las rosas" (Editorial Roca), which he calls the "Trilogy of Discrimination".
Topic
Illegal immigration
Spain
Spanish Police Arrest Moroccan Businessman for Exploiting Migrant Workers in Alicante
The National Police arrested in Alicante a 45-year-old Moroccan businessman for having exploited workers, including irregular migrants.
Morocco
Morocco Takes Action to Protect and Repatriate Citizens in Crisis-Hit Libya
Morocco remains concerned about the fate of Moroccans in Libya , especially those who are arrested and imprisoned as they try to reach Europe. Urgent measures have been taken to remain in contact and facilitate their repatriation.
Spain
Spanish-Moroccan Voices: Identity and Integration in Modern Spain
Novelist Youssef el Maimouni, cartoonist and illustrator Nadia Hafid and rapper and writer Miss Raisa, all Spaniards of Moroccan origin, but of different generations and with different experiences of immigration, open up.
Spain
Former Child Migrant Overcomes Odds to Join Spanish Civil Guard
Mustapha is a young Moroccan who left his native Tangier at the age of 9 in search of a better life in Spain. Today, he is preparing to become a Civil Guard.
Spain
Moroccan Migrants Released After Palma Airport Escape Incident
The Provincial Court of the Balearic Islands ordered the release on Wednesday of the 22 Moroccan migrants arrested after escaping from Palma airport on November 5, 2021.
Spain
Spain Reports 25% Drop in Illegal Migration Following Morocco Agreement
Morocco has strengthened border controls since the resumption of its relations with Spain, which has significantly reduced the influx of migrants into the peninsula.
Belgium
Belgian-Moroccan Couple Battles Immigration Hurdles for Marriage Approval
The Belgian authorities are hesitant to give their approval for the union of Belgian Kimberly Vander Roost, 37, and her Moroccan fiancé Khalil Kheir, 30, suspecting an "arranged" marriage. Khalil was illegally residing in Belgium and was deported to Morocco in 2017.
Spain
Spain Denies Extradition of Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect, Citing Rights Concerns
The Audiencia Nacional has refused to extradite the Moroccan wanted by his country. The latter is accused of illegally bringing sub-Saharan migrants into Europe from Nador.
Spain
Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Seeks Asylum in Spain to Avoid Extradition
Wanted by the Moroccan authorities, the Moroccan accused of having led a criminal organization dedicated to the trafficking of sub-Saharan migrants, opposed his extradition to Morocco during the hearing at the Audiencia Nacional on Tuesday. Believing that his rights will be violated in Morocco, he has requested asylum in Spain.
Spain
Spain to Extradite Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Wanted by Morocco
The Spanish justice system will approve the extradition of Yassine Salhi to Morocco. Accused of being the leader of a criminal network dedicated to migrant trafficking to Europe, this Moroccan residing in Spain has been claimed by the Moroccan authorities.
Spain
Spanish Police Bust Migrant Exploitation Ring in Malaga, 43 Arrested
The Spanish police arrested 43 people in Malaga involved in a case of exploitation of Moroccan migrants through work and social security fraud.