France
French Resident Sentenced for Killing Sheep with Car in Morocco
The verdict is in in the "David Beach sheep massacre" case. The French national was sentenced to one month in prison.
Topic
Violence and assaults
Morocco
Spanish National Arrested in Morocco for Human Trafficking Scheme Targeting Algerians
The elements of the national security of M’diq arrested, on Sunday, 6 individuals, including a Spanish national of Moroccan origin and 5 Algerians, for violation of the state of emergency, organization of illegal immigration, illegal stay, and refusal to comply.
Morocco
92-Year-Old Woman Raped in Midelt; Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Scene
The gendarmerie, in close collaboration with the local authorities of Ait Izdeg, proceeded, on Wednesday, May 13, to the arrest of a young man who had just fled after raping a 92-year-old woman, in the city of Midelt .
Morocco
Moroccan Police Commissioner Draws Weapon to Subdue Violent Suspect in Tiflet
A police commissioner working at the regional police station in Tiflet was forced to draw his weapon, without using it, to arrest a 25-year-old individual. He would be involved in a case of violence against ascendants and is accused of having exposed police elements to a serious threat using a blunt object.
Morocco
Controversial 'Islamic Healing' Practices Raise Concerns in Morocco
The healing of "occult ills," or "prophetic medicine," is taking on alarming proportions in Morocco. Under the pretext of fighting witchcraft and the evil eye, those who practice this form of healing have unorthodox methods that combine physical violence and sexual abuse.
Morocco
Child Abuse Scandal in Khenifra: 8-Year-Old Tortured During Lockdown
The story of the torturing stepmother has not finished revealing all its secrets. We now learn that this 8-year-old child, living in Khenifra , had been subjected by his stepmother to torture sessions by fire, during the confinement.
Morocco
Father and Son Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer During COVID Lockdown in Morocco
The non-compliance with the state of health emergency pushed, on Saturday, the police elements of the Salé district, to arrest a father and his son. At the time of their arrest, they refused to comply and, through various actions, endangered the life of an official in the performance of his duties.
France
Human Chain Protests Police Violence and Racism as France Eases Lockdown
Faced with the rise of racism and police violence in France during the lockdown, about thirty organizations, associations, unions and political parties have called for "a human chain against police violence" this Monday, May 11, while respecting health gestures.
Morocco
Moroccan Prison Denies Assault Claims Against Activist Nasser Zefzafi
The administration of the local prison of Ain Sbaa 1 provided, on Saturday, May 7, a formal denial regarding the allegations of the assault of the detainee Nasser Zefzafi .
France
Undocumented Egyptian Files Complaint Over Alleged Police Brutality in Paris Suburb
The 29-year-old undocumented Egyptian, arrested on the Île Saint-Denis and victim of police brutality by the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) of the Asnières police station on April 26, filed a complaint against X this Saturday, May 9 for intentional violence.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Deny Obstructing Al Amazighiya Journalists During Ramadan Report
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has formally denied the accusations of the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) regarding the assault on Al Amazighiya journalists by its elements and a caïd of Tifelt.
Morocco
Moroccan Official Assaults Public TV Journalists During Lockdown Report
A reporting team from the public channel "Al-Amazighia" was assaulted by the authority agent, the caïd of the 3rd circle of Tifelt, located 50 km from Rabat.