Morocco Reinforces Border Security Following US Strikes in Libya

Morocco has reinforced security measures on its eastern borders following the US air strikes against ISIS in Libya. Boosting security measures aims at thwarting any infiltration attempts by ISIS militants who are enduring setbacks due to the advance of forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Sirte, local Moroccan news outlets reported. […]

Morocco: Two ISIS-Affiliated Extremists Arrested in Midelt & Youssoufia, One in Dakhla

Two extremists affiliated with the terrorist organization ISIS have been arrested on Friday by judicial police forces in Midelt (central Morocco) and Douar Douibat in Youssoufia (central west-Morocco), announced the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ). The operation, based on insights provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), forms part of ongoing efforts […]

Sahara: Polisario suffers new setback in Spain

The Polisario has suffered another setback in Spain, where Pedro Sanchez’s government has rejected attempts by the Algeria-backed separatist movement to lay some improbable responsibility on Madrid with regard to the Moroccan Sahara.   “Spain considers itself detached from any international responsibility for the administration” of the Sahara. And this, “since the letter sent on […]