France
Moroccan Man Killed in Targeted Shooting Near Bordeaux, Investigation Underway
A young man of Moroccan origin was killed by gunfire on Sunday in Castillon-la-Bataille in Gironde. An investigation for organized murder has been opened.
Topic
Investigation
Morocco
Massive Fish Die-Off in Morocco's Moulouya River Sparks Environmental Investigation
An investigation was launched following the alert on the tragic fate of thousands of dead fish on the banks of the Moulouya River. While the water analysis of the Oued is still ongoing, experts have presented a worrying report.
Morocco
Double Murder Near Rabat: Suspect Sought in Beachside Stabbings
The Royal Gendarmerie is searching for an individual who allegedly committed a double murder on Friday night to Saturday in Harhoura, near Rabat.
France
Newborn Twins Found Abandoned Near Nice Mosque, Police Investigate
Two babies under six months old were found by residents of the Gare Thiers neighborhood, next to a mosque in Nice. An investigation has been opened.
Morocco
Two Fatal Stabbings Rock Tangier in 24-Hour Span
The city of Tangier recorded two murders on Thursday and Friday. They were two men, aged in their fifties and thirties, fatally stabbed in less than 24 hours.
Morocco
Pandemic and Inflation Push 3.2 Million Moroccans into Poverty, Study Finds
In Morocco, the pandemic and inflation have caused an economic and social explosion, resulting in an increase in the poverty rate . This year, 3.2 million Moroccans have fallen into poverty. The kingdom has thus lost 7 years of progress, according to the HCP.
Belgium
Moroccan Man Arrested in Belgium for Gruesome Murder of Woman in France
Saïd B., a 48-year-old Moroccan, was arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of Diana Santos, a 40-year-old woman found dismembered and decapitated in Mont-Saint-Martin (France) a few days ago.
Morocco
Suspect Dies in Police Custody While En Route to Hospital in Benguerir, Morocco
The judicial police brigade of Benguerir has opened an investigation, following the death on Thursday of a man placed in custody. The man died on board the ambulance that was taking him to the hospital.
Morocco
Senior Police Official in Fez Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on Minor
An investigation was initiated on Wednesday against a senior criminal police commissioner working in the prefecture of Fez, suspected of being involved in a case of abuse of power , committed against a minor.
Morocco
Survey: 75% of Moroccans Report Lifestyle Changes Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 crisis has strongly disrupted the behavior of populations around the world, according to a survey. The vast majority of Moroccans said the pandemic has changed them.
Morocco
Survey: Majority of Moroccans Support Mandatory Hijab, Young Adults Most in Favor
65% of Moroccans, including 62% of men and 67% of women, are in favor of the mandatory wearing of the veil, according to a recent study.
Morocco
Congolese National Arrested in Morocco for Currency Counterfeiting and Document Forgery
The elements of the judicial brigade of Salé arrested a Congolese national specialized in the counterfeiting of banknotes, as well as administrative documents. An investigation is ongoing to apprehend his accomplices currently on the run.