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Law Criminalizing Violence against Women Enters into Force in Morocco

As soon as a law criminalizing violence against women has entered into force this week, already three complaints were filed by women claiming to have been harassed. The law, passed last February, includes a ban on forced marriage, sexual harassment in public places, and tougher penalties for certain forms of violence. Although it has been […]

World Cup 2030 to be hosted by Morocco, Spain, Portugal

The FIFA Executive Committee has unanimously selected the joint Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid to host the 2030 World Cup since it was the only bid in the race for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, converging media sources have reported. A statement from Morocco’s Royal Palace has just confirmed the reports, quoting King Mohammed VI as celebrating […]

Middle East, North Africa Police Chiefs address regional crime issues in Marrakech

Marrakech is hosting INTERPOL’s fourth meeting for Chiefs of Police from the Middle East and North Africa, with ways of tackling organized crime and terrorism high on the agenda. With the MENA region being one of the fastest growing regions for information exchange via INTERPOL, senior law enforcement officials are meeting to identify ways for […]