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Family code reform: Morocco confirms its “leader” role in Muslim world (Foreign Policy Center)

The ongoing reform of the Moroccan family code confirms the Kingdom’s role as a “leader” in the Muslim world in terms of equal rights and adapting to the country’s social, economic and cultural developments, said vice-president of the American Foreign Policy Council, Ilan Berman. “Morocco has long been a leader in the Muslim world, in […]

Tunisia to demand compensation for intervention operation for sunk tanker

Tunisia’s Environment Minister Leila Chikhaoui said Sunday the North African country will demand compensation for intervention operations after Xelo tanker sank in the Gulf of Gabes, with 750 tons of diesel fuel in its tanks. Xelo, navigating with Equatorial Guinea flag and hailing from the Egyptian port of Damietta to Malta, sank Saturday morning in […]

Key amendments in Morocco’s family code review

King Mohammed VI has instructed a review of the family code in line with Islamic precepts and universal values which introduces amendments protecting the social and economic rights of the Moroccan family. Following widespread consultations, the committee in charge of elaborating the new code provided the broadlines to the media, in line with royal directives […]