The decision taken by Algeria to host the Syrian refugees stranded in the Moroccan-Algerian borders, next to Figuig, has reassured a number of human rights activists. In a video published on social media on Monday, one of the Syrian refugees confirmed that the Moroccan army has stopped them from entering the Algerian territory.
Authorities have revealed the identity of the three jihadists who carried the terror attack in London three days ago. Youssef Zaghba and Rachid Radouane, the two attackers who killed 7 civilians and injured 47 others, on Saturday night at London Bridge and around Borough market are Moroccan.
The «18 September Rif Independent Movement», headed by drug trafficker Said Chaou, sent a message to Antonio Guterres. The body calls for the UN Secretary-General to place the Rif region among the list looked at by the UN Fourth Committee in charge of Special political and Decolonization.
Morocco did not leave the ECOWAS summit empty-handed as the union decided to invite King Mohammed VI to their next meeting to give its approval to Morocco’s integration. In the absence of the sovereign, the Israeli Prime Minister was the big attraction of the reunion in Monrovia.
The Polisario front is concerned about the Minurso’s withdrawal from the Guerguerate area. A message that was transmitted by M’hamed Khadad to Kim Bolduc, Head of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara.
The UN is convinced that a terrorist attack targeting members of the MINURSO is being put together. The International organization,as a result, has called soldiers to remain prudent and cautious. On the other hand, Kim Bolduc, head of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, urged the Moroccan authorities and the Polisario to guarantee the security of the Minurso members.
While the judge attached to the Ministry of Justice revealed information regarding the investigation conducted by the BNPJ, attorneys in charge of the activists detained in Al Hoceima gave during a press conference held in Tangier their version of the story.
The Prime Minister has attempted to clean the mess made by his cabinet earlier this week and finally address the people manifesting in Al Hoceima.
Morocco is one of the most peaceful countries in the Middle East and North Africa. According to the 2017 Global Peace Index, the Kingdom is ranked 75th among 163 nations making progress compared to last year and other neighboring countries.
The Economic Community of West African States summit (ECOWAS), expected to be held in Liberia, will be attended by several African leaders and senior officials along with the Israeli Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to meet King Mohammed VI and reinforce the African-Israeli diplomatic ties.