Morocco
Morocco Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Laws to Meet Global Standards
Morocco has decided to toughen its legal arsenal in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in order to comply with international legislation.
Topic
Terrorism
Belgium
ISIS Recruitment of Moroccan Women in Europe Surges, Intelligence Reports Show
Radical movements have recruited more Salafist women, including Moroccans in Germany and Belgium, with respective rates of 30% and 45%. This is revealed by the intelligence services of the two countries.
Morocco
Morocco Dismantles ISIS-Linked Terror Cell in Nador, Arrests 4 Suspects
A terrorist cell was dismantled this Tuesday in Nador, by elements of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ). The group composed of four individuals has links with Daesh.
Spain
COVID-19 Border Closure Delays Extradition of Convicted Terrorists from Spain to Morocco
Two Moroccans convicted of terrorism in Spain and who have finished serving their sentences, will have to remain in detention there until the kingdom reopens its borders.
France
ECHR Upholds France's Decision to Strip Citizenship from Terror Suspects
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) confirmed, on Thursday, the deprivation of nationality of 4 Franco-Moroccans and a Franco-Turk. Seized by the defendants, the ECHR considered that France did not violate their fundamental rights.
Morocco
US State Department Lauds Morocco's Counterterrorism Efforts in 2019 Report
In its 2019 report published on Wednesday, the US State Department commended Morocco for its efforts in the fight against terrorism, also stressing the "solid and long-standing cooperation" between the United States and the kingdom in this area.
Morocco
Suspected ISIS Supporter Arrested in Morocco Before Planned Attack
A suspected supporter of the terrorist organization Daesh was arrested in the Safi region. An investigation has been opened by the police services.
Spain
Spanish Police Arrest Moroccan Man Suspected of ISIS Ties and Online Radicalization
The Spanish police arrested a "Moroccan national for his alleged participation in the crimes of belonging to a terrorist organization, indoctrination and self-training" on June 3 in Guadalix de la Sierra, near Madrid.
France
French Forces Kill Top Al Qaeda Leader in Mali Operation
The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, confirmed on Friday, June 5, the death of the head of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the Algerian Abdelmalek Droukdal. He was killed by French forces in northern Mali near the Algerian borders.
Morocco
Casablanca Police Arrest Man for Online Calls to Violence and Vandalism
The elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Casablanca proceeded, on Thursday, to the arrest of an individual in Casablanca. He would have incited to hatred, murder and the vandalization of public property through the publication on social networks.
Morocco
Moroccan Science Influencers Face Death Threats on Facebook from Extremist Group
Three web influencers focused on science use their YouTube channels to popularize scientific subjects and history. They are now threatened with death by a public Facebook page called "The Center of Innocence".
France
Nice Attack Investigation Concludes: Judges to Decide on Terrorism Trial for 8 Suspects
The French anti-terrorism judges are expected in the so-called Nice attack case, whose perpetrator was Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, a 31-year-old Franco-Tunisian. It is up to them to make a decision concerning the eight suspects charged in this case.