Despite its efforts, Morocco is urged to do more in order to eliminate human trafficking. The country is part of the Tier 2 category, which includes governments that do not fully comply with a TVPA’s minimum standards, but are making significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance with those standards.
A 16-year-old Moroccan teenager was found dead drowned in the Rhone, on June 27, after having thrown himself off the Décines bridge in Lyon. According to RTL, eyewitnesses and the deceased’s friends alerted the police at around 3pm. Two hours later, the body was recovered by the emergency services. An investigation launched into the incident revealed that the teenager was with his friends and jumped to have fun. Contacted by Yabiladi on Monday, the brother of the deceased Omar A.
196 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco between Sunday evening and Monday morning, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 12,248. Three deaths were recorded during the same period, bringing the death toll to 224. 50 new recoveries were also recorded between Sunday and Monday morning, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 8,790.
On Saturday, an agent of the Spanish Guardia Civil saved a Moroccan man from drowning on the beach of Tarajal, in Ceuta. The events occurred around ten in the evening when the officer who was on duty in that area saw a man who was swimming to reach Morocco, Ceuta Actualidad reports. The officer would have repeatedly called on the Moroccan to stop before alerting the Guardia Civil maritime services unit to intercept the swimmer. However, seeing that the Moroccan was swimming with
244 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 11,877. 67 new recoveries were recorded during the same peroid, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 8,723, with a recovery rate of 73.4%. Two deaths were recorded between yesterday and today. The death toll stands at 220 with a fatality rate reaching 1.9%. Morocco currently has 2,934 active cases, 21 of which are in a
He is an ambitious and hardworking man. When Mehdi Guennouni talks about his projects, it is difficult not to feel the passion he has for his work. The real estate investor never chose the shortest path in his life. This risk-taker often alternated between rational choices and daring decisions.
295 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections to 11,633. 156 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries in the kingdom to 8,656, with a recovery rate of 74.4%. One death was recorded between yesterday and today. The death toll stands at 218 dead, with a fatality rate of 1.9%. Morocco has 2,759 active cases under treatment, 20 of them are in a critical
The Spanish government denied on Thursday having discriminated against Spanish citizens of Moroccan origin when organizing repatriation operations amid the coronavirus crisis. The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Global Spain before the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Lower House. Manuel Muñiz responded to the remarks of Mariona Illamola, the spokeswoman for the Junts party (Catalan independence coalition), Europa Press reports. The MP alleged
In a survey conducted by IPSOS and the CCME, young Moroccans living in Europe said that they have been discriminated against when looking for a job and accommodation.
American aerospace company Boeing is expected to supply Morocco with 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, Fight Global reports. The deliveries, according to the same source, will start in 2024. «This is another step forward in our long partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco», Jeff Shockey of Boeing Defense, Space & Security said. «Worldwide demand for the Apache is growing and we are proud to provide this best-in-class capability to Morocco», he added. The Boeing