France
Moroccan Man Hospitalized After Violent Assault in Briançon, Drug-Related Motive Suspected
Two young men aged 16 and 20 beat up a 37-year-old Moroccan in Briançon (Hautes-Alpes). Drug trafficking would be at the origin of this assault.
Topic
Violence and assaults
Spain
Surge in Anti-Moroccan Hate Crimes Sparks Protests in Murcia, Spain
Racist attacks against Moroccans continue in Murcia. Unlike the political authorities who do not seem to grasp the situation, despite the case of Younes Bilal, victim of a racist crime on June 13 in Mazarron, migrant associations are multiplying demonstrations. After those on Friday in Murcia, others are planned for tomorrow Sunday in Cartagena.
Morocco
Sub-Saharan Suspect Arrested in Casablanca Money Transfer Agency Robbery Attempt
An attempted theft targeting a money transfer agency in Al-Fida Mers-Sultan in the Casablanca district resulted on Wednesday in the arrest of a foreign national. A second suspect who managed to flee is being sought by the police.
Morocco
Surge in Anti-Moroccan Hate Crimes Alarms Rights Groups in Spain
Crimes, violence and other discriminatory acts are multiplying against Moroccans residing in Spain. Faced with the scale of the situation, several human rights organizations are sounding the alarm, calling on the Spanish authorities to act.
Morocco
Homeless Man Injured in Machete Attack in Metz City Center
A 27-year-old Moroccan homeless man was injured in the arm following a machete brawl in Metz. Another 28-year-old Algerian homeless man was arrested and taken into custody.
Spain
Gay Moroccan Migrant Seeks Asylum in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Ryan (pseudonym) has hidden his homosexuality in Morocco for years, for fear of facing discrimination or threats. He is one of the around 1,000 migrants who massively entered Ceuta on May 17 and 18. Last week, he went to the asylum office in the autonomous city to apply for international protection.
Morocco
Moroccan Community Protests Racist Killing in Southern Spain
Dozens of Moroccans demonstrated on Tuesday, June 15 in Murcia, southern Spain, following the racist murder of Youness Blal, a 39-year-old Moroccan, coldly shot dead on Sunday in a bar in the city.
Spain
Moroccan Man Shot Dead in Spain in Suspected Racist Attack
Younes Blal, a 39-year-old Moroccan, shot dead on Sunday in Mazarrón, was the victim of a racist crime, according to his wife Andrea, who says "it was not a settling of scores or anything else."
Spain
Moroccan Man Fatally Shot in Spanish Bar Dispute; Suspect Arrested
In Murcia, a 39-year-old Moroccan received three bullets in the chest on Sunday, June 13 and succumbed to his injuries the next day. The alleged murderer was arrested and then taken into custody.
Spain
Dutch Crime Boss Arrested in Spain for 2016 DJ Murder Mix-Up
Noureddine H., leader of a criminal network, actively wanted since 2016 after he accidentally killed a famous DJ in the Netherlands, was arrested last May in Malaga, southern Spain. The judge ordered his detention, pending his extradition to the Netherlands.
Belgium
Belgian 'Islamophobic Attack' on Muslim Family Revealed as Prank, No Charges Filed
The Islamophobic attack in Lierneux, Belgium, last August was a hoax. This is what the investigation into this case reveals. No offense, no legal proceedings.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 11% Drop in Violence Against Women Cases in 2020
There were fewer cases related to violence against women in Morocco in 2020. The kingdom recorded an 11% decrease, said the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).