Morocco
Moroccan Taxi Drivers Protest COVID Restrictions with Chained Demonstration
Taxi drivers in the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region demonstrated, with chains around their necks, against the health measures imposed by the government.
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Morocco Exam Cheating Ring Busted: 14 Arrested for High-Tech Baccalaureate Fraud
Some 14 individuals were arrested by the judicial police in Salé, Témara, Agadir, Oujda and Meknès during the month of June for their alleged involvement in cases of trafficking in high-tech electronic materials and tools used for the purpose of cheating on baccalaureate exams.
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Illegal Abortion Leads to Two Deaths in Salé Brothel; Pimp and Prostitute Arrested
Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Layayda proceeded to bring a pimp and a prostitute before the prosecutor in Salé. They would be involved in an illegal abortion that led to the death of a pregnant woman and her child in a brothel.
Morocco
Moroccan Bank Director and Businessman Arrested in Multimillion-Dirham Embezzlement Scheme
The police services specialized in financial crimes in Rabat arrested and detained the director of a bank branch (38 years old) in Salé and a businessman (42 years old) for embezzlement.
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Car Rental Agency Manager Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Document Fraud
The manager of a vehicle rental agency was arrested on Thursday evening in Laâyayda (Salé). He is accused of falsifying travel certificates and selling large quantities of psychotropic tablets.
Morocco
Morocco Reports Record Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Strawberry Plant Cluster Identified
Morocco recorded 539 new coronavirus infections this Friday, the heaviest toll recorded in the kingdom since the start of the pandemic. The most affected region, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, accounts for 457 infections alone. Here’s why.
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Three Arrested in Morocco After Fleeing Police, Injuring Officer with Tricycle
Three people were arrested on Tuesday in Salé. They would have refused to comply with the injunctions of police officers , caused a traffic accident and endangered the lives of public officials.
Morocco
Police Officer Hospitalized After Unlicensed Tricycle Flees Checkpoint in Salé, Morocco
An investigation was opened on Saturday by the provincial judicial police service of the city of Salé to apprehend the driver of a tricycle and his companion. They are said to have refused to comply and resisted the elements of the public force, exposing them to danger.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 200,000 Child Workers, 23.5% Decrease Since 2017
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP) , among the 7,271,000 children aged 7 to 17 years, Morocco had 200,000 economically active children in 2019, a decrease of 23.5% compared to 2017.
Morocco
Moroccan Artisans Face Crisis as COVID-19 Threatens Traditional Crafts
At the Oulja craft center, located in Salé, near Rabat , craftsmen are desperately waiting for customers to sell their pottery, basketry and wrought iron furniture. The health crisis related to covid-19 has severely affected the Moroccan craft sector.
Morocco
Morocco Mandates COVID-19 Testing for Taxi Drivers to Curb Virus Spread
From now on, all small or large taxi drivers must undergo the coronavirus screening test. Even if passengers in taxis and drivers are already required to wear masks, the authorities prefer to take all measures to avoid any spread.
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Moroccan Police Officer Suspended for Misconduct Caught on Video
A police officer from the mobile law and order brigade in Rabat was temporarily suspended by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). He will also be referred to the disciplinary council for professional misconduct and personal violations.