Morocco
Moroccan Rapper Faces Legal Action for Alleged Insults to King in Song Lyrics
A complaint has been filed by an association based in Meknes against rapper Weld Lgriya, for insults and blasphemy.
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Meknes
Morocco
Morocco Invests 5 Million Dirhams to Modernize and Expand Cinema Network
The revitalization and modernization of cinemas are a concern for the Moroccan authorities, who have decided to support the promotion of cinema. Thus, after examining the files submitted, five theaters were able to benefit from aid of nearly five million dirhams, according to the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM).
Morocco
Police Officer Shoots Armed Suspect in Meknes Taxi Hostage Incident
A police officer serving at the Meknes police headquarters had to use his service weapon on Saturday, December 28, to arrest an individual with a criminal record. He had taken a taxi driver hostage and threatened the police elements with a bladed weapon.
Morocco
Students Arrested in Meknes: Large Cache of Weapons Seized in Foiled Plot
8 students were arrested on Thursday in Meknes in possession of a large quantity of bladed weapons. They are accused of being allegedly involved in the preparation and planning of criminal acts.
Morocco
BCIJ Arrests ISIS-Linked Extremist Planning Suicide Attacks in Meknes
A 41-year-old extremist who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Daesh was arrested in Meknes by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ).
Morocco
ISIS Supporter Arrested in Morocco, Foiling Planned Suicide Attack in Meknes
While planning a suicide attack, an ISIS supporter was arrested in Meknes last Saturday. This is the result of a joint operation carried out by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) and the judicial police services of Meknes.
France
Morocco Shifts from French to English Education as Costs Rise in France
Moroccans are developing a real interest in the English language as well as English-speaking educational institutions. Sociolinguist Karima Ziamari, a researcher at the University of Meknes, explains.
Morocco
Moroccan Teacher Sentenced to One Year for Bigamy, Court Reduces Initial Penalty
The two-year sentence handed down against a teacher married to two men by the Court of First Instance of [Meknès] was commuted to one year on appeal.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Sentenced for Sexual Harassment in Taxi, Sparking Debate on Public Safety
A man was sentenced by the correctional chamber near the court of first instance of Meknes to a suspended sentence of two months in prison, accompanied by a fine of 500 DH, for harassment of a mother.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Seize 1.6 Tons of Cannabis in Meknes, Two Arrested
Two individuals were arrested in Meknes on Tuesday due to their links with a criminal network operating in the trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.
Morocco
Teen Arrested in Meknes for Money Transfer Agency Break-In and Theft Attempt
An 18-year-old man was arrested last Friday in Meknes for his involvement in a case of burglary with break-in in a money transfer shop.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Orders Airline to Pay 10,000 Dirhams for 9-Hour Flight Delay
An airline was ordered to pay 10,000 dirhams in damages to one of its passengers for a flight delay. This is the verdict handed down by the Commercial Court of Meknes.