Morocco
Interpol Operation Nets 12 Terror Suspects at Mediterranean Ports
During an Interpol operation called "Neptune II" carried out in seven ports, more than a dozen "terrorist fighters" were spotted at maritime borders in the Mediterranean.
Topic
Terrorism
Belgium
Belgian Terrorist Faces 10-Year Sentence and Potential Loss of Citizenship
Belgian Akim Saouti and Frenchman Salah Ghemit were both sentenced to 10 years in prison for weapons possession, participation in the activities of a terrorist group and for planning an attack. This is the sentence handed down by Prosecutor Fabienne Laduron before the Brussels Correctional Court on Thursday, September 19.
Morocco
Imlil Terror Attack: Defendants Show No Remorse in Scandinavian Tourists' Murder Trial
During the 3rd appeal hearing on Wednesday, September 18, at the Criminal Court of Appeal in Salé, the 24 defendants in the case of the murder of the two Scandinavian tourists in the Imlil region, the three main defendants say they have no regrets about their murderous act.
Morocco
US Praises Morocco's Police Dog Training for Counterterrorism Efforts
A report from the U.S. Department of State has highlighted the police dogs trained in Morocco and the method used in their training, as part of counterterrorism programs.
Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI Condemns Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities
The attack on Saturday, September 14, on two strategic oil facilities in Saudi Arabia continues to provoke a wave of reactions around the world. King Mohammed VI has joined all the leaders who condemn this terrorist aggression to show his solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Sovereign has denounced these threats to peace and security in the world.
Belgium
US Adds Four Moroccan Daesh Affiliates to Global Terror Watchlist
Four Moroccans affiliated with the terrorist organization, Daesh, are now on the global terrorist blacklist. During the investigations into the Paris (2015) and Brussels airport (2016) attacks, three names from the group were often mentioned.
France
French Diplomat Arrested in Plot to Attack Muslims, Linked to Far-Right Group
The domestic intelligence services of the Directorate General of Internal Security (DGSI) have arrested a diplomat posted to the French Embassy in El Salvador. He is suspected of belonging to an ultra-right cell that was planning attacks against Muslims in France.
Morocco
Morocco Foils Daesh-Linked Terror Plot Targeting Multiple Cities
A bloodbath narrowly avoided in Morocco thanks to the promptness and efficiency of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ). It succeeded in dismantling, on Thursday, September 5, the cell linked to Daesh, which was planning to carry out bloody operations in several cities of the Kingdom.
Spain
Spain Tightens Travel Rules for Unaccompanied Minors, Requiring New Permit
Since September 1, 2019, unaccompanied minors of Spanish nationality or those traveling with third parties have been required to carry a travel permit to leave Spain during their trip.
Morocco
Morocco Dismantles ISIS-Linked Terror Cell, Arrests 5 in Anti-Terror Raid
The Ministry of the Interior announced in a press release the dismantling of a terrorist cell linked to the Islamic State (IS) by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) in the cities of Berkane and Nador. It is a cell composed of 5 people aged 27 to 41 years old, who were planning dangerous acts.
Morocco
Spanish Police Capture Interpol-Wanted Moroccan Terror Suspect Near Alicante
Wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol at the request of the German authorities, a 25-year-old Moroccan has just been apprehended by the Spanish national police in a locality near Alicante.
France
Fourth Suspect in 2016 Nice Attack Released After 3 Years in Custody
Mohamed Oualid G., 43, was released after more than three years of pre-trial detention.