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Morocco Busts Seven-member IS Recruitment Cell

The Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) an offshoot of the domestic intelligence agency (DGST) proceeded to the arrest of seven extremists who recruited fighters for the terrorist IS group. The Jihadist cell was busted in the localities of Zaouiat Cheikh, Oulad teima and Marrakech as part of pro-active counter-terrorism operation, authorities said in a […]

Morocco: 60% of children missed their vaccines during Covid-19 lockdown

The ongoing public health emergency enforced in Morocco since March 20 to prevent the spread of covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the country’s routine pediatric vaccines and medical care of patients with chronic diseases. The Moroccan Pediatrics Society and the National Health Federation have sounded lately the alarm bell over the serious health […]

Interpol elects French official as president at Marrakech general assembly, Morocco praised for security leadership

Marrakech hosted the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol which elected France’s Lucas Philippe as new president for a four-year term. Philippe succeeds Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates, whose mandate has ended. Beyond the election, the Marrakech assembly became a platform to celebrate Morocco’s growing stature in international security cooperation. Delegates and senior […]