Morocco-Spain joint security operation led to arrest of two ISIS sympathizers

Morocco and Spain have conducted a joint security operation that led to the arrest of two sympathizers of ISIS, one in Nador and one in the city of Lérida. Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), acting on information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested on Wednesday a follower of ISIS […]

Algeria postpones visit of Spanish FM to protest Spain’s support for Morocco

Algerian foreign ministry unilaterally postponed a planned visit by Spanish foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez in what appears as a reaction to Spain’s support for the Moroccan position on the Sahara issue. Spain has recently taken stands that Morocco welcomed and has abstained from expressing support to the referendum option for the area, which the UN […]

Morocco sees historic drop in pretrial detention rates

Morocco has recorded a significant decline in pretrial detention rates, with the figure falling below 30% of the total prison population—an unprecedented milestone in the country’s judicial history. The achievement was highlighted in a circular from Hicham Balaoui, Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and Head of the Public Prosecution. He attributed the decline […]