Some 110 Tunisian security officers have been sacked after evidence emerged that they are linked to terrorist groups or sympathize with these groups. The decision was made following investigations that were launched around the beginning of the year, spokesman of the Interior Ministry Walid Louguini announced. Several security officials have also been arrested because of […]
Moroccan authorities seized 7 tons of cannabis resin, locally known as Shira, in Casablanca, the central bureau for judicial investigations (BCIJ) said. The banned substance was concealed in a truck and two cars the BCIJ said, noting that the seizure is part of efforts to fight organized crime and international drug trafficking. BCIJ said that […]
A nationwide awareness campaign to the danger of plastic bags on the environment and the need to use other alternatives was launched this week, under the motto “Morocco without plastic bags.” The campaign, sponsored by a local association, “Mawarid”, seeks to foster public awareness as to of the danger posed by non-biodegradable plastic bags to […]
