Security cooperation with Morocco ‘crucial’ in latest dismantling of terrorist cell, Spanish Police Says

Security cooperation between Morocco and Spain “was crucial” in dismantling a terrorist cell linked to ISIS in the Sahel, the Spanish National Police Directorate said this Tuesday, noting that the cell was composed of nine members, six of whom were active in Madrid, Ibiza, and the enclave of Sebta. “The collaboration of the General Directorate […]

Eid Al Fitr: Morocco’s King pardons nearly 1,520 iInmates

King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,518 convicts on the eve of Eid Al Fitr celebrated on April 22 in the North African Kingdom after a month of fasting, reflection, charity, and generosity. A press release issued by the Ministry of Justice says the beneficiaries of the royal pardon include inmates who were granted a pardon […]

Morocco’s Currency Regulator Does Not Recognize Bitcoin

The transactions made via Bitcoin, the digital payment system, constitute a “violation of regulations, punishable by penalties and fines”, said the Moroccan government agency “Office des Changes”. The Office stand comes few days after Moroccan digital services company MTDS said it would accept payment in bitcoin. According to the Office des Changes, the use of […]