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Morocco Embarks on Second Phase of Regularization Process of Undocumented Migrants

Morocco announced Monday that it was immediately embarking on the second phase of the regularization process of undocumented migrants, in line with the Moroccan exemplary migrants’ integration policy spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. Given the success of the first phase of the regularization campaign that took place in 2014, the King recommended the launch of […]

Sahara: UN Security Council starts closed-door briefings & consultations

The UN Security Council holds this Wednesday in New York a closed-door meeting on the MINURSO, whose mandate expires on October 31. Ahead of the mandate renewal, Council members will be briefed by Head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko on the UN Mission activities, the situation on the ground and Polisario provocations. Ivanko’s briefing comes following […]

Morocco suspends VAT for agricultural production tools

The Moroccan government adopted a decree canceling the value-added tax on agriculture inputs in a bid to lower food prices. The measure is in line with government efforts to curb inflation for farm produce after food inflation soared 20.1% in February. The VAT exemption covers production equipment and other products used to maintain plants in […]