Head of Morocco’s internal security; Commander of Royal Gendarmerie awarded highest decoration of Spain’s Civil Guard

The head of Morocco’s internal security Abdellatif Hammouchi and the Commmander of the Royal gendarmerie Lieutenant General Mohamed Haramou, were decorated in Spain. A royal decree published in Spain’s Official Gazette bestows on the Moroccan officials the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Spanish Civil Guard. The distinction awarding was endorsed Saturday, […]

Mauritania Declares Borders with Algeria, Mali Military Zones Prohibited to Civilians

Mauritanian authorities declared the borders with Algeria and Mali a military zone strictly forbidden to civilians amid the proliferation of terrorist groups that engage in all kinds of criminal activities including kidnappings and all sorts of trafficking. The decision was announced by Mauritania’s defense minister on official media warning with a serious tone that “any […]

Moroccan & Mexican Human Rights Bodies Agree to Enhance Cooperation

Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and Mexican National Human Rights Commission have agreed to bolster their cooperation and exchange experiences between the two human rights institutions.   At a meeting held Wednesday in Mexico City between CNDH Secretary-General Mounir Bensalah and Mexican peer Luis Raul Gonzalez Perez, the two sides voiced willingness to foster […]