King Mohammed VI

France’s refusal to extradite prominent Kabylie Leader, a slap in the face of Algeria’s Rulers

French authorities have rejected categorically an Algerian request for the extradition of Ferhat Mehenni, president of the provisional government of Kabylie and leader of the Movement for the self-determination of Kabylie, a movement set up in France to demand the territory’s independence.   Mr. Mehenni lives currently in France where he has been benefitting from […]

Morocco reiterates commitment to combating world drugs problem

Morocco is fully committed to contributing to global efforts to combat the world drugs problem, as well as to prevent and treat drug addiction, said, this week in Vienna, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative in Vienna, Azzeddine Farhane. The diplomat, who was speaking at a special event commemorating the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse […]

UNCND adopts groundbreaking resolution on drugs impact on environment tabled by Brazil, France, Morocco

The 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held on March 10-14 in Vienna, adopted a groundbreaking resolution put forward by Morocco, France and Brazil on the impact of illicit drug-related activities on the environment. The adoption of this resolution, named “Combating the environmental impact of illicit drug activities”, marks Morocco’s substantial contribution […]