Ways of fostering further cooperation ties between Morocco and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) were at the center of talks held Wednesday in Rabat between Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and IOFS Chief Berik Aryn. Talks also focused on Morocco’s participation in IOFS’ training and technical assistance programs, joint research projects and Morocco’s […]
The Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested, Wednesday morning, five extremists affiliated to the Islamic State terrorist group, in separate and simultaneous security operations in Kenitra, Larache, Souk Sebt Ouled Nemma, Taroudant and the rural commune of Souihla (Marrakech prefecture). The suspects, aged between 21 and 44, were arrested by the BCIJ, supported by […]
A Moroccan citizen living in Turkey has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to join the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, Moroccan Daily, Al Massae, reported. The man known as Mamoun El Battoui and aged 42 was arrested in February in the town of Bursa, North of the country, for belonging […]
